Red Deer and Area

Red Deer woman accused of misappropriating tens of thousands from former employer

Charges have been laid against a Red Deer woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her former employer. Yvonne Alton, 61, was charged by Blackfalds RCMP on Feb. 18, 2026, with one c...

Pattison Media Feb 24, 2026

Charge stayed against Red Deer nurse practitioner accused of sexual assault

A charge has been stayed against a nurse practitioner from Red Deer accused of sexual assault. Christopher Moon Mah, 46, had his charge stayed in Drumheller Court of King's Bench on Sept. 17, 2025. He...

Pattison Media Feb 24, 2026

Charges stayed against Red Deer man accused in alleged attempted child abduction

Charges have been stayed against a Red Deer man accused in an alleged attempted child abduction nearly two years ago. Aaron Verner Saville, 39, had his charges stayed in Red Deer Court of King's Bench...

Pattison Media Feb 23, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)

Water supplies in central Alberta strong in early 2026

A new report indicates two central Alberta rivers will receive plenty of mountain runoff this spring. The Alberta government's Water Supply Outlook predicts "normal to above normal March to September ...

Pattison Media Feb 22, 2026

New United Way strategy sets direction for community impact across Central Alberta

United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) has announced the launch of its Community Impact Strategy for 2026 - 2029, setting a renewed course to address growing community needs and strengthen supports for peo...

Pattison Media Feb 21, 2026

Preliminary hearing scheduled in fatal crash north of Red Deer

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Red Deer woman charged in a fatal crash north of the city last year, that claimed the life of a Blackfalds man. Nakita Pike, 19, is scheduled to find out...

Pattison Media Feb 20, 2026 Alberta Provincial Court

Child porn-related charges withdrawn for Penhold man

Charges have been withdrawn for a Penhold man previously facing child pornography-related offences. According to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), after a thorough review of the available ...

Pattison Media Feb 19, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)

Red Deer man sentenced for possession of child porn

A Red Deer man accused of child exploitation offences has been sentenced to two years in jail, along with probation. Kory Fraser Reay, 45, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on Feb. 18, 2026, ...

Pattison Media Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

Notable snowfalls in central Alberta this week

Many residents of central Alberta got reacquainted with their shovels and snowblowers this week after a recent heavy dump of snow.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), from Feb. 1...

Updated: Cold Warning remains in place for Red Deer and surrounding area Thursday night

A Cold Warning remains in place for Red Deer and the surrounding area Thursday evening. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), wind chills near minus 40 are expected again tonight....