Category Archives: Red Deer

Pink Shirt Day encourages everyone to “Lift Each Other Up” from bullying
February 26 is Pink Shirt Day, a nation-wide event to bring awareness to bullying. Statistics show one in five kids will be affected by bullying whether that is physical, verbal or cyberbullying.Gatew...
Feb 26, 2020

Man dies after crashing into power pole north of Innisfail
A man has died after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a power pole north of Innisfail overnight. Innisfail RCMP say the crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. at Highway 54 and Township Road 360."...
Feb 26, 2020

WATCH: Provincial investments announced for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced $100 million for the first phase of expansion at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Kenney said consultations with residents and members of the hospital ...
Feb 26, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces $100M for expansion at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Premier to announce funding for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
It appears central Albertans won't have to wait for the provincial budget to be tabled Thursday for news regarding provincial funding for local health infrastructure. Premier Jason Kenney and Minister...
Feb 25, 2020 Red Deer Regional Hospital (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Group pedaling new bike skills park for Lacombe
Lacombe could soon be home to a brand new community bike park.Monday night, a group behind the idea presented to city council a proposal to build a bike skills park consisting of three trails for all ...
Feb 25, 2020

Red Deer RCMP respond to reported security threat
Red Deer RCMP are no longer on scene of an incident at 49 Street and 49 Avenue. At 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Red Deer RCMP were made aware of a security threat at 4909 49 Street. After investigation, poli...
Feb 25, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Youth HQ announces new executive director
New leadership has been announced for an organization that offers programs and services supporting children, youth and families in central Alberta.Youth HQ has announced its Board of Directors has app...
Feb 25, 2020 (Youth HQ)

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools introduces Kathleen Finnigan as interim superintendent of schools
The Board of Trustees at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) has formally introduced its new interim superintendent of schools following the sudden firing of former superintendent Paul Mason la...
Feb 25, 2020

Man convicted of aggravated assault in Red Deer stabbing claims judge erred in decision
A Red Deer man appealing his aggravated assault conviction in a stabbing incident more than two years ago is claiming the judge erred in applying the legal test for self-defence.Linden Joseph Buffalo,...
Feb 25, 2020

Work begins on new home for Parkland Regional Library
Parkland Regional Library (PRL) is building a new two-story head office in the south end of Lacombe, after 60 years of being in the old building on 56 Avenue.PRL Director Ronald Shepard said in a news...
Feb 25, 2020 (Photo provided by Parkland Regional Library)