Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Local rep named to national anti-racism coalition
A Red Deerian is continuing her work to battle racism and discrimination, now on a federal level. The Canadian Commission for UNESCO has appointed a City of Red Deer representative to the Advisory Com...
Aug 23, 2017
City unveils new 'visionary' neighbourhood - Capstone at Riverlands
“See yourself here.” The three words have been plastered on sidewalks around the city for weeks inviting residents to be in attendance for a special unveiling to occur Wednesday, August 23...
Aug 23, 2017
Uber coming to Red Deer next month
The wheels are finally rolling on Uber’s entry into the Red Deer market. In an e-mail to rdnewsNOW, Uber spokesperson Jean-Christophe de le Rue would only say, "We remain eager to come offer the...
Aug 23, 2017
CBC story reveals shocking health code violations at Carl’s Jr. in Gasoline Alley
Some disturbing health code violations at a local fast food restaurant have been exposed by a former employee. The story was first published by CBC early Wednesday morning. Jack Webb, the co-franchise...
Aug 23, 2017
UPDATE [LOCATED]: 39 y/o Caroline Neufeld of Red Deer
Dec. 13 – Red Deer RCMP advise that Caroline Neufeld, 39, has been located and thank the public for their assistance.
Aug 23, 2017
First annual Urban Farm Festival and Long Table Dinner prove successful
Sunday August 20 saw the first annual Urban Farm Festival and Long Table Dinner hosted at Westerner Park, and both saw great response from the community. The Festival, presented by Peavey Mart, aimed ...
Aug 22, 2017
Man shot during Blackfalds home invasion
Local Mounties are on the hunt for suspects after a man was shot at his home in Blackfalds Tuesday afternoon. It was just after 12:30 p.m. when Blackfalds RCMP responded along with Emergency Services ...
Aug 22, 2017
Final work on 67 Street Roundabout means closure on Saturday
The roundabout at 67 Street and Johnstone Drive/Orr Drive is nearing completion and requires some road closures on Saturday. Saturday August 26 the final paving work of the roundabout will take place ...
Aug 22, 2017
Peace Bus arrives in Red Deer promoting sustainability
A young Red Deer man is using his summer to better the world with Children's International Summer Village. Eighteen-year-old Cody Mast has been working with CISV for a number of years and is currently...
Aug 22, 2017
RCMP leading the way worldwide in K-9 fentanyl detection
The use of canine companions is not new to the RCMP, but the ability to use them to detect fentanyl is. In a demonstration Tuesday at the Police Dog Service Training Centre at Innisfail, members of bo...
Aug 22, 2017