Red Deer

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)

Lacombe County's 2020 budgets reflect current economic situation

Lacombe County council has adopted the 2020 interim operating and capital budgets. Following the priorities set out in the County's Strategic Plan, its long-range road construction, and capital equipm...

Dec 05, 2019

Stolen vehicle stop in Olds leads to 14 new charges

OLDS - On December 3, members of the Auto Theft Unit South were conducting surveillance on known prolific offenders in Olds. An unattended truck with a stolen licence plate was observed outside a resi...

Dec 05, 2019

Two people killed in Highway 11 crash

RED DEER COUNTY- A three vehicle crash on Highway 11 yesterday afternoon claimed the lives of two people.Blackfalds RCMP were dispatched to the collision at 4:30 p.m. on Highway 11 between Range Roads...

Dec 05, 2019

"Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees" supporting Central Alberta Humane Society

A local couple is once again putting their love for the holidays to use for a great cause. Vince Jackman and Tom Kereluk are hosting Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees where residents can view their c...

Dec 04, 2019 Some of 120 Christmas Trees that will be on display for public viewing during a pair of open houses Dec. 7 and 14 at 42 Comfort Close in Red Deer from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days.

St. Patrick’s Community School Modernization now complete

The modernization of St. Patrick's Community School in Red Deer is now complete.Officials with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools say Phase 3 has wrapped up, with students, teachers and staff now enjo...

Dec 04, 2019 (Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)

Man charged in fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 2A

Charges have been laid after a vehicle versus pedestrian crash along Highway 2A claimed the life of a local 35-year-old man. The collision occurred just before 6 p.m. on Nov. 24, south of Blackfalds n...

Dec 04, 2019

Support vital for child abuse workers, survivor tells advocacy centre supporters

More than 400 supporters gathered at the Holiday Inn at Gasoline Alley on Tuesday in support of the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC). The first-ever Courage Luncheon in support of the cen...

Dec 04, 2019 Dr. Peter Gregg (left) and Mark Jones, CEO for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Lacombe Police Service warns against CRA phone scams

LACOMBE- The Lacombe Police Service is raising awareness regarding Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) phone scams.CRA scams come in many forms - over the phone, by e-mail, or by text message. In all cases, t...

Dec 04, 2019

RDC working to avoid job and program cuts

Now that they've had time to assess the impact of the latest provincial budget, Red Deer College has developed a multi-year planning scenario that officials say will help address a funding shortfall, ...

Dec 03, 2019 Dr. Peter Nunoda, RDC President (Photo: RDC)