Red Deer

Barrie Wilson students experience the joy of giving during annual Christmas Market

It's all about strengthening school and community spirit while raising money for families in need.cole Barrie Wilson Elementary School in Red Deer held its yearly Christmas Market on Monday.The sixth ...

Dec 02, 2019 Students at Red Deer's Barrie Wilson Elementary School experienced the joy of giving during the holiday season on Monday, by taking part in the school's sixth annual Christmas Market. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)

Resolution possible for Red Deer County woman charged with killing husband

A resolution may be in the works for a Red Deer County woman accused of killing her husband. Robin Berresford, 37, stands charged with manslaughter with a firearm in the death of Matthew Berresford, w...

Dec 02, 2019

MISSING: Celeste Saddleback, 26, from Ponoka

Dec. 4 - RCMP advise that Saddleback has been located.

Dec 02, 2019 SADDLEBACK

Wesley and Anderson talk shop and hockey roots at Hometown Hockey

For Glen Wesley and Glenn Anderson, being a part of the Hometown Hockey festivities this weekend in Red Deer was an opportunity to get back to some of their hockey roots.Wesley, Red Deer born and bred...

Dec 01, 2019 Red Deer native Glen Wesley signs autographs and meets with fans during Hometown Hockey festivities in downtown Red Deer on Saturday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Three arrests made after lengthy pursuit on the QEII

A litany of charges are pending against three people following a dangerous incident on the QEII Friday night.RCMP say around 7:40 in the evening of Nov. 29, Leduc members were called out to the Premiu...

Dec 01, 2019

Lessons learned as Ron MacLean comes home for Hometown Hockey

It's no secret that the past few weeks have been tumultuous for Ron MacLean.His 34-year on-air partnership with Don Cherry came to a sudden end following Cherry's controversial comments that led to hi...

Nov 30, 2019 (Rogers Hometown Hockey promotional photo)

Hyperloop line from YYC to YEG via Red Deer needs provincial commitment

From Calgary to Edmonton with a stop in Red Deer all in under 30 minutes?A Toronto company founded in 2015 believes they're close to making that a reality with their innovative hyperloop technology.Tr...

Nov 30, 2019 (Transpod.com)

City, Chamber applaud new property tax incentives for municipalities

The City of Red Deer and Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce are applauding the province's plan to expand property tax incentives given to municipalities this year.On Wednesday, Municipal Affair...

Nov 30, 2019 Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu announces expanded property tax incentives for municipalities. (Municipal Affairs)

Wexit Alberta rally in Red Deer Saturday

Hundreds are expected to attend a rally in Red Deer this weekend to learn more about Alberta's separation movement.Wexit Alberta is hosting its third rally in Red Deer since August of this year, insid...

Nov 29, 2019 Peter Downing (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Smile Cookie Campaign raises over $40,000 for Reading College

Central Albertans stepped-up in a big way once again this year to help support the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign. Officials with the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools say the September...

Nov 29, 2019 Elvy Goring, program co-ordinator, helps graduates of this year's Reading College program with making their own Tim Hortons Smile Cookies on Friday. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)