Category Archives: Red Deer
Frost advisory for Red Deer region
A frost advisory is in place for the Red Deer region, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada."Clearing skies overnight will cause temperatures to drop to near or below freezing before morn...
May 20, 2026
Red Deer Public announces 2026 valedictorians
Valedictorians have been named for Hunting Hills High School and cole Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.At Hunting Hills, the honouree is Cindy Tong, and at Thurber, it's Hannah Weldon.For Ton...
May 20, 2026 Cindy Tong (left), valedictorian for Hunting Hills; and Hannah Weldon (right), valedictorian for Lindsay Thurber. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Central Alberta grad ceremonies kick off this week
Graduation ceremonies will be happening across central Alberta over the next few weeks.Here's a look at where and when they're going down:Red Deer PublicHunting Hills High School (358 grads) - Thursda...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 68805936 © Silvabom | Dreamstime.com)
LPS investigating after truck stolen in Lacombe
The Lacombe Police Service is asking for the public's help in finding a stolen pickup truck.Police are currently investigating the theft of a black 2003 Chevrolet 2500 extended cab truck that was take...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Charges withdrawn for BC man charged in fatal crash that killed two Rocky Mountain House women
Charges have been withdrawn for a B.C. man charged in a fatal crash that claimed two lives in central Alberta last year. Richard Wayne Opsahl, 60, of Creston, B.C., had two counts of dangerous operati...
May 20, 2026
RDP and partners offer learning opportunities at Indigenous Culture Camp
Red Deer Polytechnic partnered up with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, Red Deer Public Schools and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, to welcome educators, faculty, staff and students to Ind...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Polytechnic/Supplied)
Funnel cloud advisory for areas east of Red Deer
A special weather statement for the favourable development of funnel clouds is in effect for areas in east central Alberta.The area includes:MaskwacisPonokaMorningsidePine LakeTorringtonDelburneElnora...
May 19, 2026
Annual school bus road-eo set for May 23
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools announced they'll host the 43rd annual local school bus road-eo this weekend.On Saturday, May 23, they'll welcome approximately 50 school bus drivers from across cen...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Don Moore Recreation Centre outdoor pool and other spray parks to open June 1
The City of Red Deer says the Don Moore Recreation Centre outdoor pool will open for the season next month.Its official opening date is set for June 1; however, depending on the weather, that could ch...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW staff)
Red Deer Polytechnic apprentices capture seven medals at 2026 Skills Canada Alberta competition
Red Deer Polytechnic apprentices have returned from the 2026 Skills Canada Alberta competition with seven medals.The competition was held at the Edmonton Expo Centre on May 6 and 7 where they earned t...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)