Category Archives: Red Deer

Fibre optic installation work happening in Red Deer through 2025 & 2026
Work to install fibre optics in Red Deer is beginning, the municipality advised this week.F3 Networks Canada Inc. (F3) is partering with Telus to bring fibre optic services to more homes and businesse...
Apr 08, 2025

Lacombe County resident sentenced in Daysland Bank break and enter
An 18 month conditional sentence and $200 fine have been given to 31-year-old Nicholas Klinck, a Lacombe County resident, following his January trial in Edmonton Court of King's Bench. The initial inc...
Apr 08, 2025

Trial scheduled for Red Deer residents charged in stolen firearms arrest
Two Red Deer residents have had their trial date set following an alleged seizure of firearms and stolen property that occurred late last year. Joshua Severin, 31, and Shelby Krause, 33, are scheduled...
Apr 08, 2025

United Way Central Alberta raises $1.7 million in 2024
United Way Central Alberta raised $1.7 million in 2024, it was announced at a celebration on Monday night.The total surpasses that of 2023, with funds used to strengthen partner agencies delivering vi...
Apr 08, 2025

HotSpot parking system successful in Red Deer, though challenges remain
Although the initial overhaul took some time to adjust to, the City of Red Deer's administration reports the new downtown parking system, implemented about two years ago, has been a financial benefit ...
Apr 07, 2025

Red Deer RCMP seeking tips, say north-end fire intentionally set
Red Deer RCMP are now seeking tips from the public following investigation into a fire at a north-end business last month.rdnewsNOW reported on the fire, which happened March 23, just before 5:30 p.m....
Apr 07, 2025

Pair charged with drug offences by Olds RCMP
Olds RCMP have charged a man and woman from Innisfail and Penhold with drug-related offences.On March 27, the Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit observed alleged drug trafficking activity in the town of O...
Apr 07, 2025

RCMP update investigation into human remains found at Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
Red Deer RCMP said Monday there is no evidence to suggest the death linked to human remains found in the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary last week is suspicious.On April 3, RCMP shared they had received a repor...
Apr 07, 2025

Ottawa asked provinces to make AISH top-up exempt, but UCP sticking to its guns in choosing not to do so
Alberta's governing United Conservatives are adamant that current recipients of the provincial Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program are eligible for a recently announced federal ...
Apr 05, 2025

Local AUPE members to hold rally on Tuesday in Red Deer
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) will hold a rally in Red Deer on Tuesday for improved working conditions for staff and better living conditions for seniors.The rally will be held from...
Apr 05, 2025