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Council approves economic recovery package in Penhold

Like many communities throughout Alberta, the Town of Penhold is now considering what economic recovery might look like amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday, town council agreed to move forward on ...

Apr 17, 2020 Mike Yargeau, Mayor for the Town of Penhold.

Red Deer RCMP investigate shooting

Red Deer RCMP are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning at a residence in Riverside Meadows. At approximately 4:20 a.m., police received a 9-1-1 call of multiple shots fired at a resid...

Apr 17, 2020

Red Deer man accused in shooting near Olds arrested in Calgary

Mounties in central Alberta say a Red Deer man wanted for the shooting of another man southeast of Olds last month is now in custody. It was at about 2 p.m. on March 20 when Olds RCMP received a compl...

Apr 17, 2020 Robert Vance

Lacombe council still considering options for former lagoon site

Lacombe city council is continuing to consider its options for the reclamation of the City's former wastewater lagoons. On Tuesday, council directed administration to amend the list of next steps in t...

Apr 17, 2020

Health foundation says ventilator fundraising not connected to COVID-19

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) is clearing the air after a recently published newsletter asked supporters to help fund 10 mechanical ventilation systems.The machines are the same as t...

Apr 17, 2020 The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation says there's an easy explanation for why a recent newsletter is asking for help funding new ventilators. (Photo: RDRHF)

Basement fire in Riverside Meadows

Firefighters were able to keep damage to a minimum when fire broke out at a home in Riverside Meadows on Thursday. Red Deer Emergency Services was called just before noon after a neighbour spotted smo...

Apr 16, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Town of Sylvan Lake allocates additional grant funding for two local agencies

The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced additional help for a pair of local agencies aiming to address increased demand for their services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Town officials say council has ap...

Apr 16, 2020

Work to proceed as scheduled on Pogadl Park in Sylvan Lake

Work will proceed as planned this year on a new sports and recreation park in Sylvan Lake.On Tuesday, council accepted for information status updates on several parks and protective services projects ...

Apr 16, 2020 Early concept renderings of Sylvan Lake's Pogadl Park. (Town of Sylvan Lake)

Blackfalds moving outdoor rink for multi-plex expansion

Blackfalds town council has approved to move the community's outdoor rink currently located to the south of the Multi-Plex Arena to the north east side of Harvest Meadows/Willow Park.With the highly a...

Apr 16, 2020

Local doctor fears loss of hospital pediatrics over billing changes

A local doctor is sounding the alarm over the long-term future of pediatric care at Red Deer Regional Hospital following changes to physician billing implemented by the provincial government. Red Deer...

Apr 16, 2020