Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP gives safety tips for winter activities during Family Day weekend
Red Deer RCMP are encouraging families this Family Day long weekend to take extra safe precautions, as many residents will be heading outdoors, to ensure a safe weekend.RCMP say preparing ahead and st...
Feb 13, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Provincial government announces classroom complexity teams for school divisions in central Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced on Friday they've investing $143 million to establish 476 complexity teams in K-6 schools, which include one teacher and two educational assistants, across the prov...
Feb 13, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14271463 © Keung1616 | Dreamstime.com)
Penhold town council approves write-off of oil well accounts
Penhold town council has unanimously approved the write-off of uncollectable oil well accounts for Marksmen Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The write-offs came in the amounts of $11,485.89 ...
Feb 13, 2026
Lacombe County appoints new District Fire Chief for Eckville Fire Department
Lacombe County is pleased to announce the appointment of John Philips as the new District Fire Chief for the Eckville Fire Department. County officials say Philips brings more than a decade of experie...
Feb 13, 2026 John Philips, new District Fire Chief for the Eckville Fire Department. (Image Credit: Lacombe County)
Multiple stolen vehicles and collision under investigation in Lacombe
The Lacombe Police Service is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and a related collision that occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026. At approximately 1:48 a.m., police received a ...
Feb 13, 2026 Lacombe Police Service (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW)
Construction on Gaetz Avenue bridge begins Monday
The City of Red Deer says a construction project on Gaetz Avenue is scheduled to begin on Feb. 16.Officials say it will require rotating road closures and that construction will also impact parking an...
Feb 12, 2026
Red Deer RCMP arrest man for alleged drug trafficking
The Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team arrested a 44-year-old man for alleged drug trafficking following an investigation.Police say they arrested the Red Deer resident on Jan. 28 while they were cond...
Feb 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer RCMP/Supplied)
Queer Neighbours Society calls for respect for transgender community amidst tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
The Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer, a non-profit organization that advocates for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in central Alberta, has released a statement following the mass shooting in T...
Feb 12, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Emergency crews on scene of residential fire at Innisfail dayhome
Innisfail RCMP and Innisfail Fire are currently on scene of a structure fire at a day home in Innisfail on 53 Ave.Mounties have confirmed, however, there are no injuries to any persons. Police are ask...
Feb 12, 2026 Innisfail Fire Hall (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Olds RCMP charge two with possession for the purpose of trafficking
Two central Albertans are facing charges after local Mounteis seized drugs and cash during a traffic stop last week.On Feb. 4, 2026, Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with assistance from the Safe...
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