Category Archives: Red Deer
WATCH: 2019 Westerner Days Parade draws massive crowd
In its entirety, for your viewing pleasure, here is the 2019 Westerner Days Fair and Exhibition Parade.rdnewsNOW is once again proud to be the official media partner for the parade.
Jul 17, 2019
WATCH: Jason Kenney brings message of optimism to kick off Westerner Days
After smiling and waving his way through Wednesday morning's parade through downtown Red Deer, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shared an optimistic message to help kick off the 2019 edition of Westerner ...
Jul 17, 2019 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was all smiles during a speech Wednesday in Red Deer (rdnewsNOW/Rene Rondeau)
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Oriole Park
A water leak has led to the City of Red Deer issuing a Boil Water Advisory for several residences in the Oriole Park neighbourhood.Affected addresses on Orchard Green include 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 an...
Jul 17, 2019
Rope for Hope Red Deer returns to support children with critical illnesses
An 84-year-old Red Deer man is the top fundraiser in Canada for Make-A-Wish Foundation's Rope for Hope event, which supports children with critical illnesses. Joe Hittel rappelled down 13 stories of S...
Jul 17, 2019 Joe Hittel (centre) with Anakin Suerink and his mom Elizabeth Eckert at Saturday's Rope for Hope event in downtown Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Two arrested in Blackfalds for drug trafficking
Charges have been laid after police arrested two men for drug trafficking In Blackfalds.It was on June 13 when Blackfalds RCMP, with assistance from Innisfail RCMP and Lacombe Police Service, executed...
Jul 16, 2019
Wolf Creek seeks new 7-12 school in Blackfalds
A new Grade 7 to 12 school is the top wish list item for Wolf Creek Public Schools after the Board of Trustees passed the district's updated Three Year Capital Plan.The unanimous approval came Monday ...
Jul 16, 2019
Lacombe to repave its busiest roadway
The City of Lacombe is working to extend the life and improve the conditions of its busiest roadway.Council has authorized administration to utilize surplus funds from the 2019 Capital Works Program t...
Jul 16, 2019
Kraay Family Farm celebrating 20 years
One of central Alberta's best-known family attractions is celebrating 20 years in business this summer.The Kraay Family Farm, home of the Lacombe Corn Maze, is opening for a new season this Friday, Ju...
Jul 16, 2019 This year's Lacombe Corn Maze pattern at the Kraay Family Farm just west of Lacombe. (Photo: Kraay Family Farm)
Alberta Court of Appeal denies application from Paradise Shores developer
The Alberta Court of Appeal will not hear arguments from the developer of an RV resort at Buffalo Lake, and has instead sided with a County of Stettler decision to substantially reduce the density of ...
Jul 16, 2019
What you need to know for the Westerner Days Parade
The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition Parade, the traditional kick-off to Central Alberta's largest summer celebration, gets underway at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.Over 30,000 people are expected to li...
Jul 16, 2019