Red Deer

Kids learn road safety behind the wheel of a go-kart

Creating a safer new wave of future drivers while having fun was the name of the game over the weekend at Westerner Park where the kartSTART program was shifting gears,Presented by Toyota, the event g...

Jul 07, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Clues related to Dec. 2018 break-in have eluded Red Deer RCMP

Red Deer RCMP are still seeking assistance to obtain information or identify the suspects related to a break and enter that occurred in December.The break-in took place some time between Dec. 12 and 2...

Jul 06, 2019

LOCATED: Joseph Edwin Auger of Ponoka

Joseph Auger has been located. Ponoka RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

Jul 06, 2019

Solar panels going up on Penhold Multiplex

The Penhold Regional Multiplex will soon be operating off of 1092 solar panels installed on its roof.The panels are to be put in over the next four weeks by crews from CBI Solar in Red Deer.Town counc...

Jul 05, 2019 (L-R): Councillor Sharolyn Sanchez, Mayor Mike Yargeau, Councillor Tyrone Muller and Multiplex Manager Michael Szewczuk with one of the 1092 solar panels going on top of the facility. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Red Deer, Halkirk residents win big in 2019 Hospital Lottery

Two central Albertans are pinching themselves after finding out they've won the grand prizes for this year's Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Hospital Lottery.Draws were held at the dream home (68 ...

Jul 05, 2019

Council to take another crack at fireworks ban

A ban on fireworks in Red Deer may soon be coming soon after all.Such a ban was in place until Alberta chose in April to be regulated by the National Fire Code. This rendered existing rules for munici...

Jul 05, 2019

Homeless shelter funding on hold pending UCP budget

The City of Red Deer is hopeful the UCP Government will follow through with a multi-million commitment for a homeless shelter. The $7 million announced in March by former Social Services Minister Irfa...

Jul 05, 2019 A rough sleeper camp in Red Deer is tended to by peace officers in May 2019. (The City of Red Deer)

City feels downtown moves will inspire confidence

The City of Red Deer wants to lead by example in rewriting the narrative for the downtown area by opening three new facilities aimed at addressing public safety, economic diversification and culture."...

Jul 04, 2019 Mayor Tara Veer stands outside of The City of Red Deer's new Culture Services building. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Crime map launches in Red Deer

A map of crime incidents in Red Deer is now publicly available for citizens to peruse.The online map shows reported crimes from the last 14 days relating to theft from a motor vehicle, theft of a moto...

Jul 04, 2019 Red Deer RCMP S/Sgt. Jeff McBeth says it is crucial that citizens report suspicious activity in order for the crime map to reach its maximum potential. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Red Deer teen with brain cancer going to Maui thanks to Make-A-Wish

A dream of going to Hawaii is coming true for a Red Deer teen living with terminal brain cancer. Keagan Evans, who is 17, found out at a luau-themed party Wednesday at Heritage Ranch the he's going to...

Jul 04, 2019 Keagan Evans (right) with his mom Shannon and brother Logan (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)