Category Archives: Red Deer

UPDATE: RCMP vehicle involved in collision on Taylor Drive and 32 Street
UPDATE (Nov. 20): RCMP confirmed a police vehicle was involved in the collision. The cruiser was stationary when a motorcycle hit the vehicle in the intersection. Police explained that anytime there's...
Nov 12, 2024

Red Deer-South MLA, Jason Stephan, to host town hall
Red Deer-South MLA, Jason Stephan, is hosting a community town hall this week. The event takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (4200 QE2 Highway, ...
Nov 12, 2024

Innisfail RCMP make drug seizure near Dickson
Innisfail RCMP have arrested and charged one person in connection to a significant drug seizure which occurred as Mounties were investigating an assault.On Nov. 9, members were called to a rural prope...
Nov 12, 2024

Vandalism cause for costly repairs at Sylvan Lake Winter Village
The Town of Sylvan Lake says vandalism has occurred at its Winter Village venue.This has resulted in delays, increased costs, and frustration for municipal staff, a bulletin from the town says.The sit...
Nov 12, 2024

Ermineskin Cree Nation to connect to safe water supply via regional water services commission
A project which will deliver a safe and assured drinking water supply to Ermineskin Cree Nation is advancing.The waterline extension project is through the North Red Deer River Water Services Commissi...
Nov 12, 2024

Sylvan Lake completes Rotenone application to deal with nuisance goldfish
The Town of Sylvan Lake says it has completed application of Rotenone to the Lakeway Landing storm pond.This action was necessary to deal with goldfish infestation problem, something rdnewsNOW reporte...
Nov 12, 2024

Sexual assault suspect sought after alleged incident near Torrington
Three Hills RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect in an alleged sexual assault.RCMP say they received a report on Oct. 27 of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred on a rura...
Nov 12, 2024

A look back at Red Deer's importance in WWII
With Remembrance Day around the corner, some may be interested to know that Red Deer and Penhold once served as an important part in Canada's efforts in the Second World War.As Canada joined the war i...
Nov 09, 2024

RDP hosts guest speaker for Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8 marks National Indigenous Veterans Day, which Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) recognized with a presentation from Brian St. Germain, who's father served in the Canadian military during WWII. Abo...
Nov 08, 2024

Investigation into incident at wind turbine in east-central Alberta
An investigation is underway after parts fell off a wind turbine early Friday morning near Halkirk, Alberta.Michael Sheehan, a senior advisor with Capital Power, confirms that at 7:22 a.m. on Nov. 8, ...
Nov 08, 2024