Red Deer

PPC leader Maxime Bernier slams Trudeau, Scheer during Red Deer rally

The leader of Canada's newest federal political party is ramping up his campaign ahead of this October's election. Maxime Bernier, who founded the People's Party of Canada last fall after leaving the ...

Josh Hall Jul 11, 2019 PPC Leader Maxime Bernier and several candidates, including Laura Lynn Tyler Thompson, who will run in Red Deer-Lacombe, rallied supporters in Red Deer on Thursday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

City exploring business incentive options in wake of Parkland Fuel Corp. move to Calgary

The City of Calgary used a job creation investment fund to help lure Parkland Fuel Corporation away from Red Deer. Whether The City of Red Deer tries a similar tact in the future remains to be seen. T...

Jul 11, 2019

Young readers receive literacy boost at Reading College

Over 60 Red Deer Public School students entering Grade 3 this fall are getting a much-welcomed boost to their literacy skills this summer through the eighth annual Reading College.An initiative of The...

Jul 11, 2019 Over 60 Red Deer Public School students entering Grade 3 are boosting their literacy skills during the 8th annual Reading College at RDC this month.

Westbridge Cabinets closing its doors

Westridge Cabinets is closing its doors for good after more than 40 years.The closure affects 78 employees at the company's location in Gasoline Alley. They also have showrooms in Edmonton and Calgary...

Jul 11, 2019

Lacombe police busy dealing with stolen vehicles

On June 3, police in Lacombe attempted to stop a silver dodge Caravan west on Highway 12. The van failed to stop at which time police entered into a criminal flight investigation. Police did not pursu...

Jul 11, 2019

Innisfail creating Policing & Community Safety Committee

Fostering collaboration for a safe and secure community is the goal behind a new committee being created by the Town of Innisfail.On Monday, council granted first and second reading to the Policing an...

Jul 11, 2019

Court Briefs: July 11

It's a short jail sentence for a man who left two explosives devices at Safe Harbour in late May.Eric Hotchkiss, 31, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a count of mischief and was sentenced to 90 days in ja...

Jul 11, 2019

Young museum workers honoured for preserving local history

Recognizing the efforts of young museum workers in central Alberta was the aim behind a visit from Red Deer - Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins to the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) on Wednesday.Calkin...

Jul 11, 2019 Young museum workers throughout central Alberta were honoured with Certificates of Appreciation from Red Deer - Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins during a Summer Student Tea event held at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on Wednesday.

MISSING: Michael Wirch, 47, of Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating 47-year-old Michael Wirch, who was last heard from in late June. Wirch is described as Caucasian, 6'0" tall, 230 pounds with blue eyes.If you...

Jul 10, 2019 Michael Wirch, 47, of Red Deer was last heard from in late June.

LOCATED: Jasmine Trepanier, 32, of Ponoka

RCMP have confirmed the whereabouts and wellbeing of Jasmine Trepanier. Social media posts can be removed, and the media and public are thanked for their assistance.(With files from Ponoka RCMP)

Jul 10, 2019