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Lacombe's Rudolph to captain Team East at WHL Prospects Game

Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph will captain Team East at the upcoming WHL Prospects Game in Langley, B.C.Rudolph is a forward with the Prince Albert Raiders, and co-leads the team with 56 points (21G, 35A) i...

Pattison Media Feb 05, 2026

TSB: Weather, medical, mechanical issues ruled out in fatal helicopter crash near Red Deer

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its final report into the fatal helicopter crash that killed one person near Red Deer on July 6, 2025.Its chief message is for increased pi...

Pattison Media Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: TSB)

Suspect charged in fatal central Alberta shooting

RCMP have laid charges following a fatal shooting in central Alberta this week. On Feb. 4, 2026, at 12:09 a.m., Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Louis Bull First Na...

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Grizzlys' St. Louis named AJHL Rookie of the Month

A day after earning his second straight AJHL Rookie of the Week honours, Olds Grizzlys forward Jordin St. Louis has been named AJHL Rookie of the Month.St. Louis, who is from Airdrie, led all first-ye...

Pattison Media Feb 04, 2026 (Image Credit: AJHL)

Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame announces class of 2026

Hockey Alberta and the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Committee announced Wednesday the class of 2026.The class will be inducted Saturday, July 18 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer, w...

Pattison Media Feb 04, 2026

Red Deer's Holy Family School gets kids thinking about eventual careers

Ah yes, the age old question: What do you want to be when you grow up?That's the focal point of Career Week at Red Deer's Holy Family School, where community members representing many a number of occu...

Pattison Media Feb 04, 2026 Mrs. Gillett's and Mrs. May-Sholdice's Grade 4 class at Holy Family School, with rdnewsNOW's Josh Hall during Career Week.

Maskwacis RCMP issue shelter in place for Louis Bull First Nation

Maskwacis RCMP are expected to provide more details in the coming days regarding a shelter in place order issued during the early morning hours of Feb. 4, 2026.Shortly before 1:00 a.m., Mounties issue...

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Heavy police presence in Fairview and Gasoline Alley over

UPDATED (2:20 p.m.) RCMP say a heavy police presence in Red Deer's Fairview area is over. Red Deer RCMP advised Wednesday morning that there was a heavy police presence in the area of Fairview, as wel...

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Rebels grind out upset win over Prince George Cougars

The Red Deer Rebels put a wrap on their six-game B.C. road trip Tuesday night with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the vaunted Prince George Cougars.The Rebels finish their west coast trek with a record ...

Pattison Media Feb 03, 2026

Red Deerians invited to stay active this winter with February Fitness Challenge

The City of Red Deer invites residents to stay active and healthy this winter by joining the February Fitness Challenge, running from February 1 to 28, 2026.This exciting community initiative encourag...