Category Archives: Red Deer
Medicine River Watershed Society meets with province to discuss 10-year long drought
The Medicine River Watershed Society made multiple requests to the provincial government following a meeting that was held regarding the water management of the Medicine River and its aquifer. The mee...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Angie Schroderus/Rocky Canoe Club)
Red Deer Public Schools open house series now underway
Red Deer Public Schools announced the return of its division-wide open house series.From now until May 15, the division is inviting families to connect with staff, explore spaces, and learn about the ...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Podcast: Citizenship Judge James Clover on welcoming 122 new Canadians
A Canadian citizenship ceremony at Red Deer Polytechnic was the site for big emotions and even bigger smiles this week.rdnewsNOW and The Everything Red Deer Podcast caught up with Alberta Citizenship ...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Two youths arrested following alleged downtown incident
Two youths have been arrested, and charges are pending, following an incident in downtown Red Deer this past Tuesday.RCMP and the City of Red Deer previously reported that sometime between 7:30 and 8 ...
Mar 27, 2026
Neutral spaces bylaw gets final approval in Didsbury
Councillors in an Alberta town have voted to become the latest community in the province to ban decorative flags and crosswalks from public land, a move that effectively forbids symbolic artistic stat...
Mar 27, 2026 The flags of Didsbury, Alberta, and Canada fly in front of Didsbury Town Hall, and they'll remain the only three after a public spaces neutrality bylaw was passed on March 24. (Image Credit: Contributed)
Alberta Food & Beverage Expo happening this Saturday in Red Deer
The Alberta Food & Beverage Expo is set to return to Red Deer this week.On Saturday, March 28, residents can head to Westerner Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. to attend the award-winning trade show th...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Victims identified in Red Deer, Morinville after investigation into Calgary man for alleged child sex crimes
A Calgary man has been arrested for alleged child luring and other sexual offences, following an investigation that involved the Red Deer RCMP.According to a media release from Alberta Law Enforcement...
Mar 26, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Ponoka Elementary pits books head-to-head in March Book Madness
Throughout the month, Ponoka Elementary School (PES) has taken a page out of NCAA March Madness. But instead of competition on the basketball court, students voted for books pitted in a head-to-head t...
Mar 26, 2026 Grade 6 students Dierks Lang (left) and Collyns Lindstrand show off their March Book Madness selections, There’s No Place Like Gnome and Aggie and the Ghost, at Ponoka Elementary School. (Image Credit: Wolf Creek Public Schools)
Located: Haleigh Votour, 26, of Red Deer
Bonnyville RCMP reported as of 1:53 p.m. on March 26, Haleigh Votour was located safe. Alberta RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Mar 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Innisfail firefighter honoured for 50 years of service
Innisfail firefighter John Syroid has been honoured for 50 years of service in the community and the surrounding area. Members of Innisfail's Fire & Protective Services Department honoured Syroid ...
Mar 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Innisfail/Supplied)