Category Archives: Red Deer

Sylvan Lake upgrading its water meter program
Improvements to the Town of Sylvan Lake's Water Meter Program are expected to start pouring in now that council has approved some key changes that include new technologies and equipment.On May 13, cou...
May 25, 2019

Public help RCMP nab three suspects in Sundre
Three people wanted on numerous warrants are in custody thanks to the keen eye of the public, according to RCMP. It was May 15 when Mounties say they received a complaint of several suspicious persons...
May 25, 2019

John Donald named Rotary Citizen of the Year
A man familiar to many in and around Red Deer is now the fourth member of his family to be honoured as the Rotary Citizen of the Year. John Donald received the award for 2019 at a celebration gala Fri...
May 24, 2019 John Donald (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Citizens encouraged to say 'yes' to respect
Respect was the theme on Friday at Red Deer City Hall Park where community organizations were set up for the third annual Respect Day.Patricia Arango, executive director at the Central Alberta Sexual ...
May 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Severe thunderstorm watch
A severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Red Deer - Ponoka - Innisfail - Stettler region Friday has ended.
May 24, 2019

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)