Category Archives: Red Deer
Pair linked to multiple robberies arrested in Three Hills
Two break-ins have led to two arrests for RCMP in central Alberta.Police says the Morrin Hotel Bar was robbed on Feb. 13 by two masked and armed suspects. The vehicle they fled in was found abandoned ...
Feb 24, 2020
Two arrested after break and enter in Rochon Sands
Two females are in custody and a third suspect is on the lam after an alleged early morning break and enter on Feb. 18 in Rochon Sands.RCMP responded just before 7:30 that morning to a cabin at Rochon...
Feb 24, 2020 This surveillance image shows a man believed to be the third suspect in a break and enter in the Rochon Sands area near Stettler on Feb. 18.
Indoor market at Gasoline Alley could open by October
A 25,000-square-foot indoor farmers' market in Gasoline Alley could open as soon as October if all the pieces fall into place.On Saturday, around 150 people turned out to an open house to hear from so...
Feb 24, 2020 Shelley and Rod Bradshaw (right, centre) with the Innisfail Growers Group represent one of 11 investors who are part of the Red Deer County indoor market project. Shelley spoke at an open house in Gasoline Alley on Saturday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
End of coronavirus quarantine in sight for Joffre couple
A Red Deer area couple will soon be free and clear to return home after more than two uncertain weeks quarantined onboard a Japanese cruise ship due to the coronavirus outbreak.Lolita and Hans Wiesner...
Feb 23, 2020 Hans and Lolita Wiesner, who are residents of Joffre, Alta, are seen here wearing protective masks in order to defend against contracting the coronavirus.
Temporary closure of Range Road 27-0 south of Lakeside/Sargent Road
The Town of Blackfalds is completing a stormwater line crossing through Range Road 27-0, located 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south of the Lakeside/Sargent Road (Township Road 40-0), as part of their East Area ...
Feb 23, 2020
Coldest Night of the Year brings out 150 people
In the spirit of raising awareness about the struggles faced by Red Deer's homeless, community members raised more than a targeted goal of $22,000 for The Mustard Seed's 4th annual Coldest Night of th...
Feb 23, 2020 Walkers set off from The Mustard Seed for the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Cultural events like Carnaval promoting bilingualism
The enjoyment of entertainment and unique treats aside, Red Deer's Carnaval event on Saturday also shone a light on bilingualism and what the French language means to Canadians outside Quebec.Carnaval...
Feb 22, 2020 Two attendees to Red Deer Carnaval snack on maple taffy, or cabane de sucre, at Red Deer's Festival Hall on Saturday, Feb. 22. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Radiothon raises thousands for Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
A total of $16,448 was raised on Friday during the 'Call for a Cause Radiothon' hosted by BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive and rdnewsNOW.Money raised will be spent on the purchase of cardiac monitors which wi...
Feb 22, 2020 Matt and Ryan from Drive Mornings, and their teammates at 106.7 The Drive, BIG 105 and rdnewsNOW helped raise over $15,000 for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation during a radiothon on Friday at Red Deer Regional Hospital.
Traffic disruption on 40 Avenue and 19 Street next weekend
Motorists should be aware of a multi-day road closure in southeast Red Deer. Partial lane closures are in effect on 40 avenue from Ironside street to 19 street until 5:00 p.m. on February 29. The clos...
Feb 22, 2020
Local scholarship offers kids a chance at the performing arts
A local scholarship aimed at offering families the chance to enroll their children in music or dance lessons is growing stronger each year.That according to Christine Slaymaker, director/owner of Danc...
Feb 22, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)