Category Archives: Red Deer
Long weekend police chase leads to charges against four
Four people face a long list of charges following a crime spree over the May Long Weekend that included a police-involved pursuit where shots were fired.Mounties says the full list of over 40 charges ...
May 24, 2019
Medicine River Wildlife Centre back on track after break-in
The Medicine River Wildlife Centre remains focused after a break-in last month at their facility near Spruce View.Executive Director Carol Kelly says not only did the community come through with enoug...
May 24, 2019 Carol Kelly, Executive Director at the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Penhold Multiplex to see major upgrades
The Penhold Multiplex, which Mayor Mike Yargeau calls the hub of the community, is set to receive major upgrades in the coming months.First will be the installation of 1,092 solar panels on the facili...
May 24, 2019 (Google Maps)
Investigators looking into cause of Toad 'n' Turtle fire
Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire at the Toad 'n' Turtle Pubhouse & Grill in south Red Deer this morning.Deputy Fire Chief John Gelinas says crews were called to 2004 50 Ave...
May 24, 2019 Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire in the upstairs of the Toad 'n' Turtle Pubhouse & Grill early Friday morning.
Suspicious package reported at Safe Harbour
The area surrounding Safe Harbour on 53 Avenue in downtown Red Deer was blocked off late Thursday afternoon after an employee at the facility reported a suspicious package. Red Deer Emergency Services...
May 23, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
A dog’s purpose: the importance of dog guides in Canada
A dog's purpose: the importance of dog guides in CanadaMore than 3,000 dog guides have been trained to help people with disabilities in Canada since 1983. While the disabled acquire the dogs for free,...
May 23, 2019 Photo credit: Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides on Facebook
Mattie McCullough students welcome Hunting Hills grads through their halls
It was high-fives and congrats at Mattie McCullough Elementary on Thursday where 340 graduating Hunting Hill students took a stroll through the halls in their caps and gowns."I thought it was a really...
May 23, 2019 Grade one student Avelynn Grzyb receives a high-five from a Hunting Hills grad. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Red Deer man charged for indecent act
A local man convicted previously for sexually assaulting and harassing women is back behind bars following an incident last week. City Mounties responded to the Superstore parking lot in Red Deer on M...
May 23, 2019 Daniel Leonard (file photo)
Red Deer man arrested for Leduc County armed robbery
A Red Deer man has been arrested and charged in connection to an armed robbery that took place last month in Leduc County.Leduc RCMP with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services and Edmonton Police...
May 23, 2019
Grandview murder suspects appear in court
Two people charged in a Red Deer homicide this spring will return to court next month to set a date for a preliminary inquiry.Quentin Lee Strawberry, 37, and Jennifer Lee Caswell, 37, both appeared in...
May 23, 2019 Quentin Lee Strawberry (Left) and Jennifer Lee Caswell (Right) each face second degree murder and assault causing bodily harm charges in the death of 45-year-old Joseph Alfred Gallant on Mar. 29, 2019 in Red Deer's Grandview neighbourhood.