Red Deer

Pigeon Lake man charged following theft of "Bait Vehicle" in Ponoka

A Pigeon Lake man is facing charges following the arrest of a suspect accused of stealing an RCMP "Bait Vehicle" in Ponoka last month.Over the last month, Ponoka Mounties have utilized a "Bait Vehicle...

Mar 11, 2020

Alberta eyes changes to help workers self-isolate during coronavirus outbreak

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is looking at changing workplace rules to help workers who may need time off during the novel coronavirus outbreak.Kenney says the province ...

Mar 11, 2020

Blackfalds celebrates provincial funding for new high school

It was smiles all around Tuesday in Blackfalds as dignitaries gathered to celebrate the provincial government's formal announcement of full construction funding for a long sought after high school for...

Mar 10, 2020

Federal government tables bill to ban conversion therapy

RED DEER - The Liberal government has introduced a bill that would outlaw conversion therapy in Canada. In their election platform, the Liberals called conversion therapy a scientifically discredited ...

Mar 10, 2020 Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan ( far left), NDP MP Randall Garrison (second from right) and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (far right) look on as survivor Matt Ashcroft hugs Cheri DiNovo during an announcement on "eradicating" conversion therapy. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Doctors to voice concerns over healthcare changes at Innisfail forum

An Innisfail doctor is cautiously optimistic, but still skeptical regarding the government's willingness to listen to physician concerns over the province's health care plans laid out in Budget 2020.D...

Mar 10, 2020

MLA Stephan talks Budget 2020 with Chamber members

The MLA for Red Deer-South says the province may have to revisit some of its numbers in the wake of a major drop in oil prices.However, Jason Stephan told an audience of 65 at a Red Deer and District ...

Mar 10, 2020 Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan addresses members of the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning to talk about Budget 2020 released on Feb. 27. (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Second child dies following Red Deer County mobile home park fire

A second child has died from injuries suffered in a devastating fire at a mobile home park last month in Red Deer County. RCMP confirm that a 5-year-old child passed away in hospital on Friday from in...

Mar 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Co-op to open gas bar, car wash at 32nd and Gaetz

Central Alberta Co-op is taking over a prime piece of commercial property at one of Red Deer's busiest intersections.Co-op has acquired the long-time former home of Go Dodge (North West Motors), and m...

Mar 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Grade 11 student will participate in real-world design challenge this summer

A Grade 11 student from St. Joseph High School in Red Deer will be the first from his school to take part in a special design challenge this summer.Matthew Gilles is the first student from St. Joseph ...

Mar 09, 2020 Matthew Gilles, a Grade 11 student at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer, is the first from his school to be selected to join Shad Canada in a STEAM and entrepreneurship program this summer.

MISSING: Dustin Edwards, 35, of Red Deer

March 10: Red Deer RCMP advise that Dustin Edwards has been located safe and unharmed. Police thank the public for their assistance.

Mar 09, 2020