Category Archives: Red Deer
Mother of slain Ponoka man says he was loving and courageous
An affinity for trucks, admiration for both of Alberta's NHL teams, stubbornness, and love for family are what his mother remembers most about Jeffery Kraft. The young man from Ponoka died from a guns...
Jan 13, 2020 (Supplied)
School bus cancellations: Jan. 13
Due to the extreme cold, a number of school bus cancellations have been announced for central Alberta on Monday, January 13.rdnewsNOW will update this post if any further cancellations are announced.-...
Jan 12, 2020
Paralyzed Sylvan Lake dog 'Angel' enjoying new home
Angel, a dog brought into the Central Alberta Humane Society in early December malnourished and without the use of her hindquarters, is thriving in her new home. Believed to be less than two-years-old...
Jan 12, 2020 Angel (left) and friend Pooter at her new home near Redwater. (Supplied)
Town of Blackfalds to rebrand in 2020
The Town of Blackfalds is going for a fresh look this year, but they insist it's about more than just a new logo.During capital budget talks last November, town council approved $35,000 for a branding...
Jan 12, 2020
Windchill could reach -50 in Red Deer region this week
An Extreme Cold Warning has once again been issued for Red Deer and area.The warning is in effect for:Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting CreekCity of Red DeerCo. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Kn...
Jan 11, 2020 (Aaron Burden)
Council whittles tax hike down, reduces capital contribution by half
Red Deer city council made a big decision on Friday during Operating Budget talks by cutting this year's contribution to capital projects in half.The reduction amounts to $682,000, and half a percenta...
Jan 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Ambulances getting bottlenecked as Red Deer Hospital expansion wait persists
Red Deer's Chief of Emergency Services says there are major problems with how ambulances are able to function within the city. Asked what he would request from the province to alleviate the problem th...
Jan 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Fine revenue loss stings, but won't hurt RCMP service delivery
The City of Red Deer's Protective Services division is getting everything it requested for 2020, with the exception of a cash grab by the province.This year, the City and Red Deer RCMP will be out an ...
Jan 10, 2020 Red Deer RCMP Superintendent Gerald Grobmeier. (rdnewsNOW file photo)
CMHA to unveil new supportive living units next week
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Central Alberta is set to host the Grand Opening of their new assisted living facility on the edge of downtown Red Deer.On Jan. 17 at 2:00 p.m., officials wil...
Jan 10, 2020 Renderings of the recently remodeled Econo Lodge Inn & Suites in downtown Red Deer. The building is now called Amethyst House and serves as an assisted-living facility run by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Central Alberta.
Petition underway to keep Kings and Queens names for RDC Athletics
Plans to rename the sports teams at Red Deer College as it prepares to become a university are getting mixed reviews.The college announced Wednesday that the longstanding "Kings" and "Queens" names wi...
Jan 10, 2020 The RDC Kings Volleyball team in action on Nov. 29, 2019 (Photo: RDC Athletics)