Red Deer

Olds RCMP pursue stolen vehicle into wheat field

An Innisfail man is facing dozens of charges following a fraud complaint-turned police chase on Saturday. On Aug. 10 around 12:00 p.m., Olds RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible fraud occurring...

Aug 12, 2019

Proposed Red Deer seniors lodge closer to final approval

Construction may soon be going ahead on a new assisted living facility in Red Deer's Bower neighbourhood.On Aug. 7, the City's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) approved a development permit for Cha...

Aug 12, 2019 The now vacant site of the old Red Deer Nursing Home at 30 Street and Bremner Avenue in south Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

RDC raises pride flag for fourth year

Red Deer College has once again shown its support for the local LGBTQ+ community by raising a pride flag outside its main entrance on Monday.In recognition of Central Alberta Pride Week August 10-18, ...

Aug 12, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Plaque unveiled at Red Deer Legion commemorating Hong Kong Battle of 1941

Veterans and local dignitaries gathered at Red Deer Legion Branch #35 on Friday to celebrate the presentation of a plaque offered in remembrance of the Hong Kong Battle of 1941. The ceremony, held on ...

Andrew Snook Aug 09, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

New drug mixture leading to spike in overdoses in Red Deer

A local organization providing harm reduction services throughout central Alberta is raising the alarm over a new mixture of drugs hitting the streets - aligning with a spike in overdoses last month.S...

Aug 09, 2019 Red Deer's Temporary Overdose Prevention Site next to Safe Harbour.

Veer defends City's economic policies in wake of Chamber criticism

Red Deer's mayor is defending the City's economic development policies following recent criticism that they are "anti-business."Tara Veer says Red Deer is currently navigating a new economic normal."W...

Aug 09, 2019 Red Deer mayor Tara Veer

Cyclovia to roll through the streets of downtown Red Deer Sunday

Hundreds of Red Deerians are once again anticipated to get active and enjoy the city's downtown for a 'Free Open Streets' event this weekend.The Second Annual Cyclovia takes place Sunday, Aug 11 from ...

Aug 09, 2019

Red Deer area unemployment rate up in July

RED DEER- The Red Deer area unemployment rate rose to 7.4% in July from June's 7.1%, according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada.The Alberta rate also climbed from 6.6% to 7.0%.Nationally, ...

Aug 09, 2019

Central Alberta colleges receive top marks for financial process and reporting

High marks for both Red Deer College and Olds College following the release on Wednesday of the Auditor General's 2018 report on post-secondary institutions. On Aug, 7, Doug Wylie noted which institut...

Aug 08, 2019

Calkins hosts roundtable at Chamber to discuss homeownership challenges

The Federal government's mortgage stress test and its impact on Canadians was the focus of discussion at the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament...

Aug 08, 2019 Brandi Pierik (L), mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres in Red Deer, speaks with Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins (R) regarding current mortgage qualification challenges throughout the industry.