Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer cellist takes talents international
A cello player from Red Deer has spent the last two weeks participating in the world-renowned Sarasota Music Festival, but her worldly summer is just getting started.Kathryn Fakeley was selected from ...
Jun 12, 2026 Kathryn Fakeley at the Sarasota Music Festival in June 2026. (Image Credit: Supplied)
RDFGA restocks Bower Ponds with trout ahead of free fishing day
The Red Deer Fish and Game Association are inviting families to attend a free fishing event at Bower Ponds.On Saturday, June 20, the Fishing Day -- Kids Can Catch event will begin with a pancake break...
Jun 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW staff)
École Oriole Park administration earns high honours for commitment to French education
cole Oriole Park's acting principal is the recipient of an award for French Immersion Leader of the Year.Giselle Ruest was announced as the award's recipient in front of three classes at the school th...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in Lacombe
A recent traffic stop in Lacombe led to a seizure of drugs.Lacombe Police Service says it was on June 7 when members conducted a vehicle stop on a black Honda Accord for provincial traffic violations....
Jun 11, 2026
Local RCMP arrest two men following several armed robberies in central Alberta
Red Deer RCMP have reported they've arrested two men allegedly responsible for a series of armed robberies in central Alberta.These robberies happened at local businesses in Red Deer, Eckville, and Bl...
Jun 11, 2026 Red Deer RCMP Constable Sandra Geiger outlines police efforts in bringing two people to charges in relation to several robberies throughout central Alberta this spring. (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW staff)
Conditional sentence for Edmonton man convicted of threatening, harassing Red Deer real estate agents
An 18-month conditional sentence has been given to an Edmonton man convicted of harassing and threatening Red Deer-based real estate agents and others. Kyle Richard John Shave, 31, was convicted on co...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
City invites public to attend 25th celebration of Collicutt Centre
Red Deerians are invited to the 25th celebration of the Collicutt Centre this weekend.On Saturday, June 13, from noon to 5 p.m., citizens will be able to enjoy free access to the Collicutt Centre's dr...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Hundreds of Grade 5 students attend Lacombe County Farm Safety Day
Farm safety was front and centre today for approximately 350 Grade 5 students in Lacombe County.On Wednesday, the county held its annual Farm Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where the students from...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW staff)
QEII overpass in Innisfail named in honour of rodeo legend Jack Daines
An overpass on the QEII has been named after a local legend.On Wednesday, the provincial government honoured Jack Daines, a legendary rodeo promoter, auctioneer and local philanthropist, by naming an ...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW staff)
Escuela Vista Grande students paint beautiful mural
The entire student population at Red Deer's Escuela Vista Grande contributed to a new mural adorning the school's exterior.The project was supported by the Vista Grande Association, a school-based gro...
Jun 10, 2026 Close to the finished product at Escuela Vista Grande. (Image Credit: Supplied)