Red Deer

Drive-thru market in Gasoline Alley a hit with locals

Central Albertans have been capitalizing in big numbers on their chance to purchase fresh, locally sourced produce for their dinner tables during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past four weeks, Innisf...

Apr 20, 2020 (Innisfail Growers)

Number of COVID-19 cases in Red Deer remains 32

The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta on Monday rose by 105 to a total of 2,905. The number of cases in the Central zone rose by one to 77. In Red Deer, 32 cases are reported, including thr...

Apr 20, 2020

Red Deer woman loses three family members in Nova Scotia massacre

A Red Deer woman is mourning the sudden loss of three family members in this weekend's devastating shooting massacre in Nova Scotia. Tammy Oliver-McCurdie lost her sister Jolene Oliver, brother-in-law...

Apr 20, 2020 Emily Tuck, Jolene Oliver and Aaron Tuck (Photo: GoFundMe page)

Street sweeping starts in Red Deer

Street sweeping will begin today (Monday) in Red Deer, with crews cleaning sand and debris from arterials across the city.The annual street sweeping program is off to a late start following a long win...

Apr 20, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Union seeking two-week shutdown at Red Deer Olymel facility

The union representing workers at the Olymel pork processing plant in Red Deer is seeking a two-week shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company says that's not an option at this time. Richar...

Apr 20, 2020 (Google Maps)

RCMP respond to city's east side for special occasion

There was a heavy police presence in Red Deer's Lancaster neighbourhood at around 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.But on this occasion, members of the RCMP, as well as Community Peace Officers, weren't r...

Apr 18, 2020 (Supplied)

Utility suspension available for Lacombe businesses

Businesses in Lacombe are now able to have the City temporarily suspend their utility services.Customers can download the Request For Temporary Disconnection Of Utility Services form at Lacombe.ca, co...

Apr 18, 2020

Lacombe advising against playground use, but leaving them open

The City of Lacombe says it is leaving playgrounds open, but their use is not recommended."At this time, Alberta Health Services is recommending parents, caregivers, and children avoid using playgroun...

Apr 18, 2020

Arrest made in connection to alleged Riverside Meadows assault

Red Deer RCMP say they've arrested the suspect wanted in connection to an alleged assault on March 29 in Riverside Meadows.Forty-year-old Brian Stephens was arrested by Mounties on April 16 with the a...

Apr 18, 2020

Counselling agencies making things work for clients despite pandemic

If counselling services are what you need during the ongoing pandemic, there's no shortage of time-slots for Red Deer residents to fill.Further, various agencies are now employing the use of virtual a...

Apr 18, 2020