Category Archives: Red Deer

Fire ban in effect for the city of Red Deer
A fire ban is now in effect for the city of Red Deer.Effective immediately, the city has issued a city-wide fire ban because of the dry conditions and high temperatures.This ban will remain in effect ...
Aug 29, 2025

Turning Point Society holds International Overdose Awareness Day event
This year's International Overdose Awareness Day event in Red Deer was a bit more solemn compared to years' past.That's because the Turning Point Society of Alberta, who helped co-organize the Interna...
Aug 29, 2025

Families grieving after fatal dirtbike accident in Red Deer
Two Red Deer families are grieving following a fatal dirtbike accident this past Sunday.RCMP confirm to rdnewsNOW that they were called at about 11:06 p.m. to an incident in the alleyway behind Ericks...
Aug 29, 2025

Podcast: Rebels 2025 first-rounder Nolan Wolitski savouring first training camp experience
Your first Western Hockey League training camp is often a memorable one. It's the first time you get to step on the ice with the big club, meet new friends, and develop chemistry with future teammates...
Aug 29, 2025

Red Deer RCMP warns public of dangers of child exploitation vigilantism
Red Deer RCMP are reminding the public that investigating child exploitation should be left to the police.This comes after the RCMP have seen an emerging trend where members of the public attempt to c...
Aug 28, 2025

Maskwacis RCMP arrest resident for firearms trafficking
Maskwacis RCMP arrested and charged a resident after he allegedly acquired and distributed multiple firearms that were recovered from crime scenes.Maskwacis RCMP began an investigation in February 202...
Aug 28, 2025

Red Deer Public Schools prepares to welcome students back next week
Red Deer Public Schools is preparing to welcome over 11,000 students and 1,200 staff members back to school after the long weekend.Barring a strike, students will head back to the classroom on Sept. 2...
Aug 28, 2025

Pair arrested for driving excessively fast near Ponoka
RCMP say two people have been arrested after they were allegedly caught driving 190 km/h northbound on Hwy 2A entering Ponoka.The incident occurred Aug. 20 around 6 p.m., police say.The first attempt ...
Aug 28, 2025

Town of Sylvan Lake gathering feedback on potential golf cart bylaw
The Town of Sylvan Lake is gathering public feedback as they consider allowing golf carts to be driven in the community.Residents can provide feedback through a public survey, which could be used to f...
Aug 28, 2025

Central Albertans voice concerns to Alberta NDP at 'Better Together' town hall
The Alberta New Democrats heard the biggest concerns from central Albertans Wednesday night.With 400 registered attendees at the Red Deer 'Better Together' Town Hall, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi ...
Aug 27, 2025