Category Archives: Red Deer
Sylvan Lake town council bans use of tents along the lakefront
Sylvan Lake town council has officially banned the use of tents on the lakefront.On Tuesday, they unanimously approved second and third readings of the parks bylaw following a lengthy discussion that ...
May 27, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Armed robberies in Blackfalds, Eckville, Red Deer under investigation
RCMP are not saying a handful of armed robberies around central Alberta are linked, but they're also not saying that they aren't.First, Mounties previously reported an incident that was said to have o...
May 27, 2026
City council recap - May 26, 2026
The following decisions were made at today's City Council meeting. CONSENT:Wastewater Overstrength Surcharge Program City Council accepted a report about The City's Wastewater Overstrength Surcharge P...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Penhold mayor reappointed to FCM board
Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau has been reappointed to the board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).Yargeau was first elected to the board of FCM in 2021, and is one of seven representativ...
May 26, 2026
MLA Jason Stephan steps down as Parliamentary Secretary for Constitutional Affairs
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan has resigned from his role as parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs.In fact, Stephan did this in April, but it wasn't made public until a CBC report this ...
May 26, 2026 An archival photo/screenshot of Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan speaking in the Alberta Legislature.
Red Deerians reminded to secure garages to prevent thefts
PSA, Red Deer RCMP -- The Red Deer RCMP is reminding residents that garages are often targeted by criminals and can provide easy access to homes if not properly secured. Taking simple precautions can ...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 48436409 © Alita Xander | Dreamstime.com)
Blackfalds adds e-bikes to peace officer fleet
The Town of Blackfalds is adding two e-bikes to its peace officers' patrol fleet.The ENVO ST50 electric bikes represent a modernization of the fleet, the town notes, adding that their addition is in p...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
RDES encourages extra caution amidst dry conditions
Red Deer Emergency Services is reminding citizens to be extra careful due to dry conditions in the region.In a media release, the city says the current fire risk is considered extreme in the surroundi...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer city council receives update on Indigenous Cultures Centre
The Michener North lands could potentially be the site of the future Indigenous Cultures Centre.At Tuesday's regular city council meeting, the Mmawatoskwak Advisory Circle gave an update to council on...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Information sought about Sylvan Lake assault
Sylvan Lake RCMP are seeking assistance from the public, specifically possible witnesses to an assault that took place May 23.Mounties say that on May 23, around 10:30 p.m., members responded to assis...
May 26, 2026