Category Archives: Red Deer
Lacombe wants proposed highway rest stop relocated
The City of Lacombe wants the province to consider relocating a proposed roadside rest stop along the QE2 Highway.The $20 million rest stop, announced in March by then-transportation minister Brian Ma...
Jun 04, 2019
Local municipalities watching recycling industry challenges closely
The City of Lacombe's decision to end curbside recycling pickup highlights the difficulty municipalities are experiencing in light of significant challenges for Canada's recycling industry.Those chall...
Jun 04, 2019
Weekend Warriors bolster Camp Alexo ahead of summer season
Supporters and volunteers were at it once again at Camp Alexo for the annual Weekend Warriors event.The yearly event gets people out to the site near Nordegg to complete important upgrades to the camp...
Jun 03, 2019 Five-year volunteer and Red Deer Rotary Sunrise member Grant Burchnall works on the new stairs up to the deck extension that was completed at this year’s Weekend Warriors. (Supplied)
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes back for 8th year
For the eighth year, men from around central Alberta will take big steps this month in support of Women's Outreach.Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is all about taking a stand against family and gender-based ...
Jun 03, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photos)
Explained: Why the MMIWG commission invoked 'Canadian genocide'
The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women was unequivocal in its assessment: "This is genocide." Chief commissioner Marion Buller was greeted by cheers when she spoke these ...
Jun 03, 2019
UPDATE (Located): Curtis James Ebeltoft, 44, of Red Deer
AUG. 7 - Red Deer RCMP advise that Curtis Ebeltoft, reported missing on May 27, has been located safe and. Mounties thank the public for their assistance.
Jun 03, 2019
Province halts funding for supervised consumption sites pending review
The United Conservatives are following through on a campaign promise to halt funding for supervised consumption sites in Alberta until a review into the merits of the practice has been completed. The ...
Jun 02, 2019 Between 130 and 150 people are using the temporary overdose prevention site in Red Deer daily, according to Turning Point. (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Lacombe Regional Airport reopens with eyes on the long-term
The Lacombe Airport is no more... well, sort of.At the north end of the city, you can now say hello to the Lacombe Regional Airport after its grand reopening on Saturday.With significant financial hel...
Jun 01, 2019 Jon From, President of the Lacombe Flying Club speaks at the facility's grand reopening alongside longtime club member Maryanne Jablonski and the new sign. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Tipi blessed in act of reconciliation at Red Deer middle school
Students and staff at St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School engaged in an Indigenous ceremony on Friday.Local Elder Theresa 'Corky' Larsen-Jonasson was on hand to bless a new tipi located in the school's c...
Jun 01, 2019 Theresa 'Corky' Larsen-Jonasson blesses a tipi at St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School. (Supplied)
Red Deer Royals host 50th Anniversary Gala and Marching Show Band Classic
Central Alberta's only marching show band is celebrating one of its biggest weekends of the year June 1-2.On June 1, the Red Deer Royals host their 50th Anniversary Gala at the Harvest Centre in Weste...
May 31, 2019