Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Preliminary hearing scheduled for two Red Deer men accused in alleged drug manufacturing operation
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for two men accused of being involved in an alleged drug manufacturing operation in north Red Deer. John Albert Knox, 50, and Wade William Sperling, 33, are sc...
Jan 30, 2026 Alberta Provincial Court
Third and final suspect sentenced in Red Deer drug and firearms bust
The third and final man charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. Nicholas James David Wales...
Jan 30, 2026 Scales of Justice (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Blackfalds town council orders review of facility rentals after concerns about political event
Blackfalds town council has asked its administration to look at the feasibility of extending an 'Acceptable Usage Policy,' applying only to the Abbey Centre, to all public facilities. In addition, adm...
Jan 29, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Innisfail man sentenced to time served in drug and weapons seizure
An Innisfail man accused of drug trafficking has been sentenced to time served. David Samuel Reid, 43, was sentenced to 15 months and given a firearm prohibition on Sept. 18, 2025, but was also given ...
Jan 28, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Didsbury RCMP investigate attempted break and enter
Didsbury Mounties are asking for the public's help in identifying a residential break-in suspect.On Jan. 27, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m,, Didsbury RCMP received a report an attempted break and en...
Jan 28, 2026 (Image Credit: (Didsbury RCMP))
Rocky Airshow to cease operations
After years of thrilling aerial performances, community engagement and a shared love of aviation, the Rocky Mountain House Airshow Society has announced a "difficult decision" to cease operations and ...
Jan 27, 2026 The Rocky Mountain House Airshow committee has announced it will cease planning for future shows. (Rocky Mountain House Airshow/Jerry Pratt)
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
Teen sentenced in Red Deer firearm incident
A Red Deer teen charged in a firearms incident in the city's south end last year has been sentenced to one month in jail. Maverick McGillivary, 19, of Red Deer, was scheduled for trial in Red Deer Cou...
Jan 20, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)
New trial dates scheduled, again, for Red Deer woman charged in Woodlands County shooting
New trial dates have been set for the second time for a Red Deer woman charged in a Woodlands County shooting nearly four years ago. Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 24, is scheduled for a jury trial in ...
Jan 20, 2026
Red Deer mayor speaks after small rally in support of warming space
A small group of approximately 20 attended a rally outside City Hall Monday to show support for Shining Mountains Living Community Services -- the agency embroiled in a fight to get the doors open on ...
Jan 19, 2026 A person's belongings are seen outside Red Deer Public Library. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)