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New jury trial dates scheduled again for Sundre woman accused of sexual assault
New trial dates have been scheduled for the second time for a central Alberta woman facing sexual assault-related charges involving youth. Alexa Marie Suitor, 34, of Sundre, is now scheduled for a jur...
Jan 26, 2026
New strategy to focus on expanding access to trades training in central Alberta
Red Deer Polytechnic announced, through extensive collaboration, a new Central Alberta Trades Strategy (CATS) in an effort to expand access.The new CATS is set to transform how trades training is deli...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Polytechnic/Supplied)
Lacombe Police ask for public's help after garage break-in, theft
The Lacombe Police Service are asking for the public's assistance after a break, enter, and theft took place in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood last week.In the early morning hours on Jan. 20, a neighb...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Lacombe Police Service/Facebook)
Rebels comeback effort falls short in loss to Penticton Vees
The Red Deer Rebels' road trip through B.C. got off to a rocky start on Sunday.They fell 5-3 to the Penticton Vees in the club's first-ever matchup with the franchise, which joined the Western Hockey ...
Jan 25, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Calgary Hitmen score five unanswered goals in convincing victory over Rebels
As the famous former head coach of Duke University's men's basketball team, Mike Krzyzewski, once said, "You can't win every game, but you can learn from every game."That's exactly the approach that t...
Jan 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Taylor Lachance/Red Deer Rebels)
Community invited to West Park Community Association's Winterfest on Saturday
Red Deer residents looking for something fun to do over the weekend are invited to attend the West Park Community Association's Winterfest.On Saturday, January 24, the free event will take place at th...
Jan 23, 2026 (Image Credit: West Park Community Association/Supplied)
AAFC to shut down Lacombe Research and Development Centre after 119 years
A building opened in Lacombe 119 years ago is shutting down.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) confirmed to rdnewsNOW on Friday that it will shutter its research and development centre in Lacombe...
Jan 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Podcast: Reviewing Red Deer's housing & homelessness portfolios + The City approves new winter response plan
The City of Red Deer's Emergency Advisory Committee has endorsed a new Emergent Winter Response for Unhouse Plan. The plan will guide how the community responds when extreme winter conditions create h...
Jan 23, 2026
City of Red Deer secures $122K provincial grant for energy-efficient lighting
The City of Red Deer announced they've received $122,600 in grant funding from the provincial government for more energy-efficient lighting in several facilities.The funding came from the Government o...
Jan 22, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Op-ed: Sendero Crisis Line-at risk to end after 40 years of service
When Someone Reaches Out, We AnswerAt any hour of the day or night, someone in our community reaches for a phone with shaking hands.They may be reliving a sexual assault.They may have just experienced...
Jan 22, 2026