Category Archives: Red Deer
McHappy Day goes May 6 across Canada
McHappy Day once again goes this Wednesday, May 6.Now in its 32nd year, the event will raise funds for Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, with proceeds supporting families who rely on Ronald McDona...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 391739027 © Alina Vytiuk | Dreamstime.com)
Annual baby bottle campaign begins this Sunday
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre has launched its annual baby bottle campaign, which will run from Mother's Day to Father's Day.From May 10 to June 21, those hoping to donate to the campaign ...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
RCMP investigating death discovered during response to Amethyst House fire
Red Deer RCMP say one person has passed away, and they were discovered while the response was occurring to a fire in the downtown area on Friday, May 1.As reported on Friday, fire crews and RCMP respo...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Recent above-normal temperatures in Red Deer expected to continue
Red Deerians hoping to pull out their patio furniture and store away their snow shovels should be in the clear.However, Environment and Climate Change Canada says to keep them nearby until we get thro...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 160403228 © Gile68 | Dreamstime.com)
Four-week murder trial begins for 2 men in 2024 highway shooting near Calgary
A four-week jury trial has begun for two men charged following a 2024 deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. Arthur Wayne Penner, 37, of Edmonton, and Elijah Blake Strawberry, 29, of O'Chiese First Na...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)
Located: Paige Toews, 28, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP report that as of 4:04 p.m. on May 6, Paige Toews has been located safe.
May 04, 2026 RCMP logo
Emergency Preparedness Week runs May 3-9
May 3-9 is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada, and the City of Red Deer is offering some insight on how you can do your part.Provincially, the theme for 2026 is 'In it together,' while the nati...
May 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 22674753 © Oleksii Sergieiev | Dreamstime.com)
Crews respond to fire at Amethyst House on Friday
An investigation is underway into what caused a fire at an apartment building in downtown Red Deer Friday afternoon. The fire was at Amethyst House, which is operated by Canadian Mental Health Associa...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Lindsay Thurber to host Unified Sports Jamboree on May 6
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School is set to host its Unified Sports Jamboree next week.On Wednesday, May 6, they'll bring 120 students and partners together to take part in the event, which is...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Public Schools/Supplied)
Ponoka town council finalizes 2026 budget
Ponoka town council approved the 2026 budget, resulting in a municipal property tax increase of two per cent.The budget was approved at $39.6 million, which includes an operating budget of $24.1 milli...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Ponoka)