Category Archives: Red Deer
Blackfalds cancels public events through June 1
The Town of Blackfalds announced Monday it has cancelled all public events in the community through June 1 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.A list of the events affected by the decision ...
Apr 06, 2020
City of Red Deer offers residents update on Emergency Operations Centre
The City of Red Deer gave residents an update Monday night on its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Tara Veer and Emergency Operations Centre Director Karen Mann gave briefings and answ...
Apr 06, 2020 City of Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer. (City of Red Deer)
Medicine River Wildlife Centre sees dramatic funding drop during COVID-19 pandemic
A central Alberta facility providing care for injured, orphaned or compromised wildlife is dealing with a major drop in revenue amidst the COVID-19 global health pandemic.Carol Kelly, executive direct...
Apr 06, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
RDC says “person within its community” tests positive for COVID-19
Red Deer College says someone associated with RDC has tested positive for COVID-19."Yesterday we learned of a person within our College community who has tested positive for COVID-19. Given the size o...
Apr 06, 2020
Kentwood selected as site for new Catholic middle school
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) have announced the location of its next capital project.Identified as the district's top capital priority, a new 6-9 Catholic middle school for Red Deer will...
Apr 06, 2020
PCN Women's Fun Run to continue in unique way
While virtually every upcoming local event either cancelled or postponed, the annual PCN Women's Fun Run has found a way to keep things running, albeit in a new way.Event Coordinator Val Jensen says t...
Apr 06, 2020
Calls from residents help Innisfail RCMP nab crook
RCMP in Innisfail say help from the public was key in nabbing a suspected a car prowler, who was later found to be possessing drugs and stolen items.Mounties say "many Innisfail residents" woke up on ...
Apr 06, 2020
Central Alberta face shields garner interest from the U.S. and Newfoundland
A central Alberta business owner has garnered fairly widespread attention since unveiling face shields he can manufacture from his laser design facility in Penhold.rdnewsNOW first told you about Curti...
Apr 05, 2020 Pictured is a prototype of Curtis Wazny's modified face mask which offers increased safety. As a bonus, he says orders can be customized with a logo on the top piece. (Supplied)
RCMP searching for Red Deer man missing after day trip to Abraham Lake
APRIL 6 - RCMP advise that Yuri Butorin was located Sunday afternoon in good health and thank the public for their assistance.
Apr 05, 2020
City of Lacombe and FCSS working together during pandemic
The City of Lacombe and Lacombe Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) have signed a new agreement to facilitate the agency's emergency social services (ESS) when called upon by the municipali...
Apr 04, 2020