Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Young girl injured in mini dirt bike accident
A seven-year-old girl was taken to hospital with a broken leg after being struck by a mini dirt bike on a rural property southeast of Red Deer Sunday. Blackfalds RCMP confirm it happened around 3:00 p...
May 28, 2018
Discovery Wildlife Park owners plead guilty to two charges under Wildlife Act
Five hundred dollars in fines have been levied against a central Alberta zoo after its owners pled guilty in Red Deer traffic court on Monday for failing to notify Alberta Fish and Wildlife it would b...
May 28, 2018
WATCH: Victims and Survivors of Crime Week - Rights of Victims
n an effort to raise awareness of National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, rdnewsNOW is taking a look at three different facets of what is available to someone when they become a victim. A victim...
May 28, 2018
Charges laid in stolen vehicle crash on Taylor Drive
RED DEER- A local man faces multiple charges after a stolen truck struck hit an SUV at the intersection of Oliver Street and Taylor Drive Friday evening. The 78-year-old female driver of the SUV was s...
May 28, 2018
Bentley protests loss of mail services
BENTLEY – The Town of Bentley held a public rally in support of the town’s post office on Monday. Parcel mail service is being removed from the town and there will be a complete shut down ...
May 28, 2018
Red Deer photo radar locations: June 1 - 15
Red Deer RCMP has released the list of locations where photo radar will be set up from June 1 - 15. SCHOOL ZONES/PLAYGROUND ZONES: Niven Street, Jordan Parkway, Nolan Street, Oak Drive, 58 Street, Boy...
May 28, 2018
Thousands enjoy Props and Pistons Show and Shine at YQF
Thousands of Red Deerians came out to enjoy some sunshine, classic cars and aircraft at the Props and Pistons Show and Shine at the Red Deer Regional Airport on Sunday. The event was held as a fundrai...
May 27, 2018
Hundreds walk in support of MS research, programs and services
Hundreds of Red Deerians came out to enjoy a beautiful morning walk at Great Chief Park on Sunday and help raise money for the MS Society of Canada. The 20th annual Jayman Built MS Walk in Red Deer sa...
May 27, 2018
Red Deer County solves clucky conundrum in allowing urban hens
Red Deer County council has decided how to move forward with urban hens and other animal control-related bylaw amendments. Two weeks ago, council passed second reading of several amendments, but held ...
May 27, 2018
Local families enjoy Spring on the Farm at Sunnybrook
It was a day filled with sunshine, baby animals, tractors, trains and children at Sunnybrook Farm and Museum in Red Deer on Saturday. The annual Spring on the Farm celebration allowed people of all ag...
May 26, 2018