Category Archives: Red Deer
PPC’s Thompson brings “anti-trans agenda” stance to Red Deer-Lacombe election race
Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, People's Party of Canada candidate for Red Deer-Lacombe for this fall's federal election, acknowledges that she's controversial.Thompson, the first woman to run for the part...
Jul 15, 2019 Laura Lynn Tyler Thompson (centre/black hat) shared her views on things at a PPC rally in Red Deer on Thursday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
19 years since the Pine Lake tornado
July 14, 2000 is a date that won't soon be forgotten in Central Alberta. Sunday marks the 19th anniversary of the devastating tornado that ran a destructive path through the Green Acres trailer park a...
Jul 14, 2019 (Channel 6)
Youth complete 1000 km bike ride for Camp Alexo
A very long, but worthwhile journey for 15 kids and a several volunteers ended at Red Deer City Hall Park on Saturday.The group completed the 1000 km David Thompson Ride for Youth in style, escorted b...
Jul 14, 2019 Participants in this year's ride were welcomed at City Hall Park by their families, as well as deputy mayor Tanya Handley. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Lacombe man arrested after 'distraught' woman makes call to police
A Lacombe man is in custody following an incident on Friday morning where the Red Deer River and Medicine River meet.Innisfail RCMP, who'd set up shop at Hwy 54 and RR 14, say they responded around 12...
Jul 13, 2019
Nature centre aquarium shines light on watershed protection
A new living, interpretive exhibit at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre is giving visitors a close-up view of inhabitants within the Red Deer River.The Dow Freshwater Aquarium is now viewable and contains ...
Jul 13, 2019 Tanya Wells with the Kerry Wood Nature Centre says people are excited about what the new aquarium may be able to teach those who use the river. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Work to start soon on new south Red Deer seniors lodge
Construction is nearly set to begin on a new seniors lodge in south Red Deer.Demolition of the old Red Deer Nursing Home at 30 Street and Bremner Avenue has been completed and work on the new facility...
Jul 13, 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)
Car goes up in flames in Penhold
No one was injured during a car fire in Penhold on Saturday morning. It was around 5 a.m. when crews responded to the scene on the west side of the railway tracks. Firefighters arrived to find a fully...
Jul 13, 2019 (Penhold Fire Department)
Thousands line up for Westerner Days pancakes at Bower Place
The 38th annual Bower Place - Westerner Days Pancake Breakfast took place Saturday morning. This year's pancake breakfast charity of choice was the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. As usual, the...
Jul 13, 2019 (rdnewsNOW)
Three arrested in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake drug trafficking bust
A joint investigation by Red Deer and Sylvan Lake RCMP General Investigation Sections led to the arrest of three people and the seizure or drugs, cash, weapons and three hand grenades. Between June 18...
Jul 12, 2019
Photo radar, intersection speed and red light camera locations: July 16-31
In addition to photo radar locations, The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP are now letting drivers know where they can expect to see red light cameras and intersection speed cameras.Officials say Au...
Jul 11, 2019