Category Archives: Red Deer
Collaboration key in helping crime victims, survivors
Organizers behind Red Deer's first 'Power of Collaboration' forum for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week hope a bridge was gapped for some attendees who may be unsure how to start getting help.The fo...
May 31, 2019 Brad Cunningham, a survivor of sexual violence, was the keynote speaker at a forum in Red Deer on May 31. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Public school boards urging province to delay Education Act
The president of the Public School Boards' Association of Alberta believes there needs to be a one-year delay in the United Conservatives' promise to implement the Education Act.Cathy Hogg says it's a...
May 31, 2019 Cathy Hogg, President of the Public School Boards' Association of Albert. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Local fire ban updates
Due to the wet weather, fire bans have been lifted in the city of Red Deer, Red Deer County, and Sylvan Lake.Residents in the city are reminded to continue using fire pits safely, and that the burning...
May 31, 2019
Charges laid, suspects still at large in attack outside Red Deer restaurant
An investigation into the alleged beating of a man outside a Red Deer restaurant last winter has led to charges against one suspect, but police believe there are are likely others.It was January 11 at...
May 31, 2019
Lindsay Thurber hosts Coding Quest Arcade
Following months of hard work, approximately 400 Grade 4-6 students from eight Red Deer Public Schools gathered at Lindsay Thurber High School on Friday to participate in a Coding Quest Arcade. Red De...
May 31, 2019 Roughly 400 Gr. 4-6 students from eight Red Deer Public Schools gathered at Lindsay Thurber High School on Friday to showcase their Coding Quest Arcade projects to members of the public.
Man charged for leaving explosive devices in downtown Red Deer
A 31-year-old man faces several charges after two explosive devices were found at Safe Harbour Society last week. Red Deer RCMP Corporal Karyn Kay confirms two separate devices were discovered at the ...
May 31, 2019
Penhold dryer fire causes minimal damage
PENHOLD- Firefighters responded to a small structure fire at a home on Larne Place Thursday evening around 11:45.The fire started in the laundry room at the dryer plug in. The plug over-heated and had...
May 31, 2019
Path to recovery difficult for sexual assault victims
A local woman sexually assaulted 13 years ago says her mental health is still impacted to this day. The woman, who we'll refer to as Rosa, eventually found herself at Red Deer's Central Alberta Sexual...
May 31, 2019 Dr. Jamie Prowse Turner with the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre says there's no typical reaction to being a victim of a sexual assault. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Photo radar, intersection speed and red light camera locations: June 1-15
In addition to photo radar locations, The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP are now letting drivers know where they can expect to see red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. Officials say A...
May 30, 2019
#9PMRoutine aims to curb residential crime in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP and The City of Red Deer are rolling out a new crime prevention campaign you can take part in before climbing into bed. The #9PMRoutine offers a batch of priority items citizens should e...
May 30, 2019 Constable Derek Turner shuts and locks a window during a #9PMRoutine demonstration on Thursday at Red Deer's Cronquist House. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)