Red Deer

The Mustard Seed to expand school nutrition program, launch care package initiative

As part of a larger $3 million boost for nine Alberta non-profits, The Mustard Seed Red Deer is receiving $300,000 from the Alberta Government to bolster its nutrition program.The program typically se...

Apr 04, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Town of Blackfalds announces changes to BOLT and at transfer station

The Town of Blackfalds issued an update Friday with respect to changes being made to BOLT Transit services, hours at the local transfer station, and related to staffing.For starters, due to low riders...

Apr 04, 2020 (Town of Blackfalds)

Red Deer Food Bank pleased to hear of $100 million federal commitment

Food banks and other organizations across Canada which assist those experiencing food insecurity will share up to $100 million, a pot of money announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday.In R...

Apr 04, 2020 (File photo)

Alberta officials deliver April 3 update on fight against pandemic

Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Government of Alberta officials will deliver the latest update on the province's fight against COVID-19 beginning at 4:30.You can watch the livestream below:rdnewsNOW will have m...

Apr 03, 2020

Red Deer County encouraging businesses to connect

Red Deer County has launched a LinkedIn page to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.The County says it encourages local businesses to take advantage of the social media platform's ab...

Apr 03, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

United Way Central Alberta encouraging residents to still give if they can

If you have the ability to give, the need right now in communities all across central Alberta is immense. That according to Brett Speight, CEO for United Way Central Alberta who says in times of crisi...

Apr 03, 2020

Maskwacis RCMP seeking 19-year-old in connection to shooting

APRIL 30 - Maskwacis RCMP are advising that Travis Roasting has been arrested. === Maskwacis RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a man involved in a firearms incident in January.The Maskwa...

Apr 03, 2020 RCMP are seeking 19 y/o Travis Roasting in connection to a shooting incident in Jan. 2020.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools still waiting on funding announced for new middle school in Red Deer

Concerns are growing amongst trustees with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) regarding the lack of progress being made towards their biggest capital need - a new middle school for Red Deer.On...

Apr 03, 2020

Central Alberta Pride Week postponed due to COVID-19

Central Alberta Pride Society has announced it is postponing festivities scheduled for its annual Pride Week this August.The move is in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and advisories from all ...

Apr 03, 2020

2020 Women of Excellence Gala postponed

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation has announced the postponement of the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards Gala. "We had planned on hosting the event on June 13, but in light of the COVID-...

Apr 03, 2020