Category Archives: Red Deer
Workplace Inclusion Charter being crafted for Red Deer employers
A new Red Deer Workplace Inclusion Charter is being drawn up to help local employers ensure they aren't unduly excluding anyone from working for them or receiving proper training.On Saturday, the late...
Dec 07, 2019
Facebook argument leads to Blackfalds school dance being cancelled
A heated Facebook argument led to a family event at a Blackfalds school being cancelled over safety concerns.Wolf Creek Public Schools Supt. Jayson Lovell explained the decision to cancel Thursday's I...
Dec 06, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
New community health centre opens in Lacombe
A new facility in Lacombe is bringing numerous community-based health services under one roof.Public health, addiction and mental health services will move from their current locations to the new Laco...
Dec 06, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
Hunting Hills Bike-a-thon raises over $32,000
It isn't easy, but students at Hunting Hills High School are breaking the stigma around mental health one revolution at a time.On Thursday, more than 400 students,100 staff and 50 other community memb...
Dec 05, 2019 Thalia Andasol (left) takes part in the 24-hour bike-a-thon for mental health awareness at Hunting Hills High School on Thursday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Three teens arrested for comments towards Hunting Hills High School
Restorative justice measures may be on the way for three students arrested Thursday morning at Hunting Hills High School.Cst. Derek Turner with Red Deer RCMP says that's the likely outcome, rather tha...
Dec 05, 2019
Local reaction positive to province's rural crime reduction plan
Local elected officials are weighing in on the provincial government to add 500 RCMP positions for rural communities across Alberta."We know that crime knows no borders," says Red Deer mayor Tara Veer...
Dec 05, 2019
Red Deer man confronted by victim following sentence for aggravated assault
A local man who attacked his ex-girlfriend's father during a domestic dispute two years ago was confronted by his victim after being sentenced on Thursday in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench.The incide...
Dec 05, 2019
Local vigils planned for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Central Albertans are encouraged to take time Friday to honour those who have experienced gender- based violence.It's been 30 years since the tragic mass shooting at cole Polytechnique de Montral on D...
Dec 05, 2019 (Government of Canada)
Quentin Strawberry arrested for attempted murder
A man charged for homicide earlier this year in Red Deer, who was granted bail just last month, is back behind bars. Quentin Strawberry is charged with second-degree murder in the March 29 death of Jo...
Dec 05, 2019 Quentin Strawberry (RCMP photo)
Dog in extremely poor state brought to Central Alberta Humane Society
Warning: The images below could be disturbing. Discretion is advised.Angel the chocolate lab mix is slowly getting healthier with assistance from the staff at Central Alberta Humane Society in Red Dee...
Dec 05, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)