Category Archives: Red Deer
Weekend death deemed non-suspicious
The death of a man whose body was found in downtown Red Deer over the weekend has been deemed non-suspicious. It was at 1:20 p.m. Saturday when RCMP responded to a report of a deceased person near the...
Sep 30, 2019
CIBC Run for the Cure set for Red Deer on Sunday
Raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research in Canada is the goal behind this weekend's CIBC Run for the Cure in Red Deer.The 17th annual event in Red Deer will take place at Bower Ponds on...
Sep 30, 2019
Mock emergency training exercise in the Pines on Monday
RED DEER- The Environmental Services Department will be conducting an emergency training exercise in the Pines neighbourhood on Monday, September 30 between 10 a.m. and noon. During the training exerc...
Sep 30, 2019
More options to recycle used oil possibly coming to Red Deer
There is hope in the air that Red Deerians could soon be afforded more opportunity to recycle used oil products in their own community.The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) currently overs...
Sep 29, 2019
Culture deserves more attention, artists say during province-wide celebration
From Irish dancing to poetry and filmmaking, Red Deer and central Alberta's vibrant arts and culture scene has been on full display this weekend.The 2019 edition of Alberta Culture Days (Sept. 27-29) ...
Sep 28, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Community rallies to support young mother and daughter
It's a heart-warming reminder that good people are doing good things in our community. Monday night, Nicole Clarke noticed a Facebook post by a young mother saying she and her daughter were in need of...
Sep 28, 2019
Train derailment shuts down Highway 2A north of Red Deer
Highway 2A has reopened between Red Deer and Blackfalds following a late night train derailment on Friday.Blackfalds RCMP and CP Rail police responded after the train left the tracks near Range Road 2...
Sep 28, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Lacombe considers photo radar at problem intersections
Four years after dumping it, the City of Lacombe is considering bringing back photo radar in a bid to improve safety at three high-risk intersections. Lacombe Police Commission Chair Bob Huff and Laco...
Sep 28, 2019
Global Climate Strike sweeps into Red Deer
Inspired by the worldwide movement spearheaded by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, around 40 people participated in Red Deer's version of the Global Climate Strike on Friday in the city's downtown.Thu...
Sep 27, 2019 Around 40 people came out for the Global Climate Strike event in downtown Red Deer on Friday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Lacombe Police urge vehicle theft prevention measures with arrival of cold weather
A reminder from the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) that as the weather gets colder, criminals are watching for vehicles running with the keys in the ignition. According to LPS officials, the City of Lac...
Sep 27, 2019