Red Deer

Property straddling city and county north of 11A to be subdivided

The City of Red Deer will temporarily take authority over a property straddling the city and Red Deer County.As far as Red Deer is concerned, it's rarer than a June snow shower.The property in questio...

Jun 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Wetlands throughout Red Deer to see half million dollars in upgrades

Red Deer's volume of wetlands will see a surge in the coming years.On Monday, city council carried a resolution that will see The City keep $504,000 it would otherwise owe to Alberta Environment &...

Jun 24, 2019 Wetland along the Red Deer River where moose and other wildlife are often seen grazing. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Paraguay getting seventh donation of equipment from central Alberta firefighters

A city in Paraguay is benefiting once again from the generosity of firefighters in Alberta.It was announced Monday that for the seventh time, the Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad will send a tr...

Jun 24, 2019 (Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad - Facebook)

Ponoka Mounties lay charges following break-ins

Following an investigation into three break and enters that occurred in late May, RCMP have arrested and charged one male from Ponoka. Property from the three different break-ins was recovered and ret...

Jun 24, 2019 RCMP

Power outage scheduled for parts of Normandeau starting tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday June 25, there will be multiple power outages in areas of Normandeau over the course of the next three weeks.Outages will begin at 9 a.m. and typically be done by 4 p.m. whi...

Jun 24, 2019

Trial begins for Red Deer Mountie charged with sexual assault with a weapon

Trial has begun in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench for a City Mountie charged with breach of trust and sexual assault with a weapon stemming from an incident three years ago.Jason Andrew Tress, 32, wa...

Jun 24, 2019

Lethbridge population surpasses Red Deer

It was a neck and neck race, but Red Deer is no longer Alberta's third largest city. Results from the 2019 Municipal Census released Monday show Red Deer with a current population of 101,002.Lethbridg...

Jun 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Northside Community Centre opening next week

The Northside Community Centre, Red Deer's newest multi-purpose recreation facility, will open in the Glendale neighbourhood next Tuesday.The facility will be operated by the YMCA of Northern Alberta ...

Jun 24, 2019

MISSING: 14 y/o Maleah Young of Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP ask for the public's assistance to locate 14-year-old Maleah Young. Police say Young was last seen in Red Deer on June 21 and they wish to verify her well-being. Maleah Young is describe...

Jun 24, 2019

Hockey inspires Sylvan Lake girl in battle with Tourette's

Female empowerment was top of mind when nine-year-old Hailey McWhirter of Sylvan Lake put on a dress, flower crown, and hockey gear for a recent photo shoot.It was spring 2018 when she was diagnosed w...

Jun 24, 2019 (Donnelly Photography)