Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Battle of The Rockies returns to the West Country August 15-18
All the action, excitement and dust-ups of World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) racing returns Aug. 15-18 to North Saskatchewan River Park in Rocky Mountain House for the 2024 Battle of Th...
Aug 13, 2024 Chuckwagon racing at 2023 Battle of The Rockies at North Saskatchewan River Park (Shellie Scott Photography)
Feds, Province announce high-speed internet investment in Clearwater County region
The federal and provincial governments have combined to invest $153 million to connect more rural homes to high speed internet, with a large portion of that invested in the Clearwater County region. O...
Jun 17, 2024 Local, provincial and federal elected officials attend a high-speed internet announcement at RMH National Historic Site June 14, 2024. (rdnewsNOW/Jordan Rein)
50th Rocky Pro Rodeo this weekend
West Country residents will be celebrating the 50th Rocky Pro Rodeo June 6-9 at North Saskatchewan River Park in Rocky Mountain House. Organizers say the weekend will start on Thursday, June 6 with fr...
Jun 04, 2024 Rodeo Grounds at North Saskatchewan River Park (rdnewsNOW/Jordan Rein)
Penhold town council and Innisfail RCMP address safety measures with local businesses
On May 6, Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau and Staff Sergeant Ian Ihme of the Innisfail RCMP, met with local businesses to discuss safety and ways in which to mitigate risk for themselves, their staff and b...
May 16, 2024 Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Ian Ihme meets with Penhold business owners. (Provided)
Red Deer recreation and culture facilities remain closed
City officials say Red Deer's recreation and culture facilities will remain closed until an update is provided by the provincial government. On Jan. 21, the provincial government acknowledged the curr...
Jan 28, 2021 (City of Red Deer)
RCMP investigating cell tower vandalism in central Alberta
Alberta RCMP say investigations have been launched into two reports of vandalism to TELUS cell towers in central Alberta over the last month. On Jan. 3, Mounties say a cell tower in Lacombe County was...
Jan 28, 2021
Detours for water main installation in Lacombe
Residents are advised that as part of the City of Lacombe's West Area Servicing Project, a new water main will be installed along Highway 12/50 Avenue, connecting to a water supply line in 58 Street. ...
Apr 30, 2019
How to avoid a smelly encounter with a skunk
It's a smelly situation that can be avoided if you keep a few tips in mind. Medicine River Wildlife Center (MRWC) is advising the public on how to deal with skunk encounters as the start of skunk bree...
Mar 27, 2019
Red Deer's new top cop aims to change city's perception
Red Deer's new top cop is hoping to change the narrative surrounding the city's crime rate. Superintendent Gerald Grobmeier says significant strides have been made over the past two years in reducing ...
Mar 27, 2019
Local canola producer says politics getting in the way of science in trade dispute with China
China said Wednesday it has suspended a second major Canadian canola exporter over alleged safety concerns, further deepening a diplomatic row set off by Canada’s decision to detain a top execut...
Mar 27, 2019