Red Deer

Veer: 2019 another challenging year for Red Deer

A year ago, Tara Veer described 2018 as one of the most difficult years of her political career. So with another eventful (in more ways than one) 12 months in the books, what does Red Deer's mayor hav...

Dec 30, 2019

Third person wanted on drug charges in Ponoka arrested by RCMP

Ponoka RCMP are laying charges against a third person believed connected to street-level drug activities which were investigated by police from October to December. Jonathan Harry Bertram Higgs, 31, i...

Josh Hall Dec 30, 2019 RCMP say Jonathan Harry Bertram Higgs, 31, has a warrant out for his arrest in relation to a months-long drug investigation.

Red Deer photo radar locations Jan. 1-31

Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services has released the planned locations of its Automated Traffic Enforcement Program for next month. From Jan. 1-31, mobile units will be operating in Glendale, Normandeau, H...

Dec 30, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Growth and sustainability a core focus for Sylvan Lake in 2020

Core infrastructure was the focus for the Town of Sylvan Lake in 2019.Mayor Sean McIntyre points to a number of major projects the Town worked on over the past year, including the first phase of the r...

Dec 30, 2019 Sean McIntyre, Mayor of Sylvan Lake. (Town of Sylvan Lake)

Budget restraints dampen "good year" for Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Budget challenges in 2019 will likely continue to define the work of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools beyond the calendar year.Board Chair Anne Marie Watson says the last 12 months were good for the...

Dec 29, 2019

Ponoka man charged for armed robbery at Alix ATB

Bashaw RCMP have arrested and charged the man who is alleged to have robbed the ATB Financial branch in Alix and then fled via snowmobile on Dec. 20.Police say it was Dec. 23 when a male in custody at...

Dec 29, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Innisfail continues focus on first impressions

The mayor of Innisfail is describing 2019 as a productive year for council and Town staff.Jim Romane says a new skateboard park opened in October for example, with a considerable amount of other infra...

Dec 29, 2019

Fentanyl-related deaths in Red Deer continue to decline

Deaths of Albertans from opioids continue to drop to lows likely unimaginable just a year ago.Third quarter (July 1-Sept. 30) statistics released by Alberta Health this week show there were 120 deaths...

Dec 29, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Mayor says Blackfalds 'Open for business' in 2020

As 2019 draws to a close, the mayor of Blackfalds says there are a number of accomplishments he and town council are very proud of over the past year. Richard Poole highlights hosting a portion of the...

Dec 29, 2019 Blackfalds Mayor Richard Poole. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)

Advocacy and overcoming budget challenges highlight 2019 for Red Deer Public Schools

The last year was one of challenges, but also of successful advocacy on multiple fronts by Red Deer Public Schools.Challenges arose with respect to the division's financial situation, which faced $3.7...

Dec 28, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)