Category Archives: Red Deer
Government silent on Red Deer hospital expansion: NDP
A year after the former NDP government promised Red Deer hospital expansion, central Albertans continue to await word from the current UCP government on if and when that will happen. NDP Health Critic...
Feb 18, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer RCMP arrest two at Normandeau home Monday morning
RCMP are advising the public about a heavy police presence in Red Deer's Normandeau neighbourhood on Monday morning.Two people have been taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a hom...
Feb 17, 2020
Survey says higher satisfaction levels among Sylvan Lake businesses
Most businesses in Sylvan Lake appear to be satisfied or very satisfied with doing business in the community, according to the results of a new survey.The 2019 Business Satisfaction Survey results sho...
Feb 16, 2020
Gowns for Grads gets central Alberta teens ready for the big day
For most teenagers, the chance to attend a grad party or prom only comes around once, so it's important to do it in style.But dresses, suits, tuxedos and of course shoes can set one back hundreds of d...
Feb 15, 2020 (rdnewsNOWJosh Hall)
United We Roll convoy heads out from North Red Deer
The United We Roll convoy rolled out Saturday morning from a local business in north Red Deer.Founder Glen Carritt, who is also a town councillor in Innisfail, led the way for about 30 vehicles en rou...
Feb 15, 2020 Marking the one year anniversary of the United We Roll convoy from Red Deer to Ottawa, oil and gas supporters rolled out again on Saturday for a trip around central Alberta (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Penhold celebrates its firefighters
Penhold Firefighers were honoured at this week's town council meeting. Warren Kitteringham was recognized for doing ongoing repairs and maintenance on the Fire Hall and equipment. Kitteringham, who is...
Feb 15, 2020 Shawn Flight is Penhold's Firefighter of the Year (Photo: Town of Penhold)
Warrant out for arrest of Red Deer man
Update - May 8, 2020 Ponoka RCMP say that 37-year-old Jeffrey Little was arrested on May 6 and remains in custody. Little was wanted on charges related to obstruction of justice, possession of stolen ...
Feb 15, 2020
Man born with no arms brings message of self-esteem to Red Deer
An inspirational speaker is bringing his inspirational story to Red Deer next month.Alvin Law was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan during the early 1960's at a time when women were giving birth to childr...
Feb 15, 2020 Alvin Law (Photo supplied)
Stettler Hospital Phase 2 complete
Parents stand to benefit from two new labour and delivery suites built as part of a major renovation project at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say ...
Feb 14, 2020 (l-r) Town of Stettler Mayor Sean Nolls; Stettler Health Services Foundation member Tom Campbell; Diane Palmer, site manager with Alberta Health Services; Drumheller-Stettler MLA Nate Horner; County of Stettler Reeve Larry Clarke (AHS)
Where does Red Deer rank among Canada's Sexiest Cities?
Valentine's Day is here and Red Deer has made it back on to a list of Canada's Sexiest Cities.PinkCherry released their annual list where they take adult novelty product sales figures from 97 cities a...
Feb 14, 2020