Category Archives: Red Deer

Soldier goes great lengths to support Wounded Warriors support dog program
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) mechanic Sgt. Rob Nederlof will be biking 1,100 kilometres across Alberta and Saskatchewan to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Ser...
Jul 03, 2024

Blackfalds super kids to fly through weekend triathlon
Youth in the Town of Blackfalds will be taking to the pools and the track at 9 a.m. at the Abbey Centre on July 6 for the SuperKids Triathlon, a sanctioned Triathlon Alberta event. The event has two c...
Jul 03, 2024

Second jury trial scheduled for Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault
A second jury trial has now been scheduled for a Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault. Christopher Becks, 38, is scheduled for a second jury trial in Wetaskiwin Court of King's B...
Jul 03, 2024

Robbery suspect arrested by Red Deer RCMP
A 30-year-old Red Deer resident, Aurie Peigan, has been arrested and charged with robbery after RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery in progress.On June 29, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Re...
Jul 02, 2024

GenNext seeks to celebrate local leaders in central Alberta's 40 Under 40
GenNext, an affinity group of United Way Central Alberta, has launched Central Alberta's 40 under 40, an initiative aimed to celebrate the exceptional talent and leadership of young professionals in t...
Jul 02, 2024

Water bottle crisis at The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed is in an emergency situation as it has run out of water bottles to support vulnerable residents living on the street. With temperatures expected to rise in the coming days, the organi...
Jul 02, 2024

Waskasoo playground to be celebrated in grand opening
The Waskasoo Community Association is hosting a grand opening barbecue for their new Waskasoo playground on July 10 from 5-7:30 p.m.There will be presentations from MLA Adriana LaGrange and Mayor Ken ...
Jul 02, 2024

LOCATED: Shelley Opdendries, 53, of Red Deer
Shelley Opdendries has been located safe. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. -- Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on...
Jul 02, 2024

Red Deer Polytechnic and Actua continue partnership to extend Red Hot Science program
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and Actua have renewed their partnership to continue offering central Alberta youth innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences. Recently,...
Jul 02, 2024

Red Deer father accused of assaulting his child
A 27-year-old Red Deer resident and father has been arrested and charged after his child was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. Red Deer RCMP were notified of the child and their injuries...
Jul 02, 2024