Category Archives: Red Deer

Red Deer City Hall to be lit up in teal Monday for the Month of the Military Child
This month marks the Month of the Military Child.To celebrate, the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre said Red Deer City Hall, along with the Calgary Tower and Lethbridge City Hall, will be lit u...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Smile Cookie campaign returns to Red Deer, central Alberta next week
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign returns in Red Deer and in municipalities across central Alberta next week.From April 27 to May 3, Tim Hortons restaurants in Red Deer will offer smile cookies in sup...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Lacombe Police Service warns of recent increase in copper wire thefts
The Lacombe Police Service is reporting a recent increase in copper wire and welding cable thefts.Police say over the past several days, they've responded to multiple reports that have involved the th...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Bashaw resident facing charges after drugs and weapons seizure in Lloydminster
A Bashaw resident is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a stolen vehicle that resulted in the seizure of multiple suspected drugs and weapons in Lloydminster.Police say on April 2...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Lloydminster RCMP/Supplied)

Update: Weather advisory issued for Red Deer
Wind gusts in Red Deer and area should taper off this evening. Per Environment and Climate Change Canada: "Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow will continue to create challenging travel condition...
Apr 23, 2026

911 call over fast-food dispute leads to impaired driving suspension
Red Deer RCMP seized the vehicle of a 38-year-old Sylvan Lake man following a late-night 911 call last Sunday.Police say on April 19, shortly after 4 a.m., they received a 911 call from a man who aske...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Town of Ponoka invites community input on design of improvements to Lions Park
The Town of Ponoka is inviting residents to provide input on the proposed design for improvements to Lions Centennial Park.Citizens can give feedback through a survey in multiple ways such as in perso...
Apr 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Ponoka)

Red Deer County Mayor Brent Ramsay discusses growth and hopes for the future
Approximately 109 people attended Red Deer County Mayor Brent Ramsay's address on growing the region together on Wednesday.The luncheon was held at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Gasoline Alley and h...
Apr 22, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)

Olds RCMP make arrest in stolen property investigation
Olds RCMP have charged a man from Mountain View County after an investigation into stolen property.Police say it was April 16 when they executed a search warrant at a home in the county; this after ob...
Apr 22, 2026

Maskwacis RCMP, local fire dep't urge preparedness for wildfire season
Local fire departments in the Maskwacis area, plus the local RCMP detachment, are urging the public to be prepared for wildfire season.That also means taking steps and doing your part to prevent wildf...
Apr 21, 2026