Category Archives: Red Deer

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

Road closure: Maxwell Avenue from 39 Street to Martin Close
Motorists are advised of an upcoming road closure for asphalt paving.On Thursday, July 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Maxwell Avenue will close from 39 Street to Martin Close. Detour will be available via M...
Jul 02, 2024

Beat the heat this summer with pop-up spray parks
Red Deerians are invited to join Red Deer Emergency Services and cool off as they use fire engines to create temporary spray parks every Thursday evening throughout July and August.Pop-up spray parks ...
Jul 02, 2024

New campground opening in Sylvan Lake's Pogadl Park
Sylvan Lake's Pogadl Park Campground will be open for business on July 12, and booking for the area is opening today, July 2.The site has 10 sites with power and sewer, 32 with power only, and four de...
Jul 02, 2024