Category Archives: Red Deer
Trial dates set for man charged in Ponoka drug trafficking investigation
Trial dates have been set for a man charged in a Ponoka drug trafficking investigation. Aaron James Olson, 43, of Beaver County, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench from May 26-...
Mar 11, 2026 Wetaskiwin Court House (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer council continues to move forward with electric utility transition to MCC
Red Deer city council has backed the previous council's decision to transition the city's electric utility to a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC).Council received a report from city administrat...
Mar 11, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
City council recap - March 10, 2026
The following decisions were made at today's City Council meeting. CONSENT:Campaign Disclosure ReportCity Council received a report on campaign disclosure statements submitted by candidates in the 202...
Mar 11, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer city council finalizes 2026 operating budget and three-year operating plan
Red Deer city council voted unanimously in favour of approving the 2026 adopted operating budget and three-year operating plan. As a result, council approved a $200,000 reduction to the budget; howeve...
Mar 10, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
AFSC celebrates women in Alberta agriculture
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) recently celebrated the winners of its 2026 Women in Ag Awards.The AFSC notes recipients are translating expertise into real-world results, develo...
Mar 10, 2026 (Image Credit: The Notables: 2026 AFSC Women in Ag Award winners. (Photo credit Carbon Life Media Inc.))
Lacombe Police Service arrests resident on outstanding warrant
The Lacombe Police Service arrested a 52-year-old resident with an outstanding warrant after an incident in which the suspect initially failed to comply with police.On March 9 at 9:43 p.m., Lacombe Po...
Mar 10, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Charges withdrawn for central Alberta man following seizure of explosive devices
Charges have been withdrawn against a central Alberta man following the seizure of several explosive devices at a residence last fall. Terrance Bruno, 32, a resident of Samson Cree Nation, had all six...
Mar 10, 2026 Wetaskiwin Court House (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
RCMP arrest Red Deer man wanted on Canada-wide warrants
A Red Deer man wanted on a Canada-wide warrants was arrested last week in the community.The 40-year-old man was arrested on March 6 at a residence near 58 Street and 60 Avenue.The Alberta RCMP's Commu...
Mar 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP/Supplied)
Life sentence for Red Deer woman convicted in Grande Prairie man's death
A Red Deer woman charged in the death of a missing Grande Prairie man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years. Brianna Lindsay Ruf-Dietz, 36, was sentenced in Edmont...
Mar 10, 2026
Man arrested for second time in a month after alleged attack in Gasoline Alley
A man already released on conditions from a recent alleged assault in Red Deer has been arrested again for an alleged incident in Gasoline Alley.Blackfalds RCMP say they received a call on March 6 at ...
Mar 09, 2026