Category Archives: Red Deer
Maskwacis RCMP arrest four people, seize firearm following traffic stop
Maskwacis RCMP arrested four people during a traffic stop last week after police seized a modified firearm.On Jan. 15, police say they pulled over a vehicle for a non-working headlamp on Highway 2 and...
Jan 19, 2026 A modified firearm that was seized by Maskwacis RCMP. (Image Credit: Maskwacis RCMP/Supplied)
Wind warning in place for Red Deer and surrounding area
Update - As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the wind warning remains in effect. -- Original - Monday, Jan. 19 Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a wind warning for the City of Red Deer and area. Aut...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Lacombe County Deputy Reeve Dwayne West reflects on productive 2025
Lacombe County Deputy Reeve Dwayne West said it was a productive year for the community.He explained the election was a major highlight from the past year, which included Brenda Knight acclaimed in di...
Jan 17, 2026 Lacombe County Deputy Reeve, Dwayne West. (Image Credit: Lacombe County/Supplied)
Quicker solution on the horizon for Red Deer warming space snafu
There is light at the end of the tunnel as it pertains to the tense situation involving a temporary winter warming space that some argue should've been open by now.Red Deer city council approved just ...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 40995064 © Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
Strong wind speeds recorded in Red Deer area Thursday
Though many areas of northern and southern Alberta experienced record-breaking warm temperatures on Thursday, many areas of eastern and central Alberta experienced very windy conditions. According to ...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Man charged in drug and weapons seizure scheduled for trial
Trial dates have been scheduled for a man charged in connection to a significant drug seizure which occurred as local Mounties were investigating an assault. Michael Alan Stephanson, 40, of Red Deer C...
Jan 16, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)
Rimbey mayor not buying what province is selling on policing announcement
The Alberta government's recent announcement of a modernized police funding model (PFM) for small municipalities is not sitting well with at least one central Alberta mayor.Announced late last month, ...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC)
Trial dates scheduled for individual accused of fleeing traffic stop after firing shots at residence
Trial dates have been set for one of two people charged after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop last year. Junelle Desjarlais, 42, a resident of Samson Cree Nation, is scheduled for ...
Jan 16, 2026
Mamawi Atosketan Native School wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in Global High Schools
Mamawi Atosketan Native School, located near Maskwacis in central Alberta, has been named the winner of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools - The Americas category. Organize...
Jan 15, 2026 The winners from Mamawi Atosketan Native School, located near Maskwacis in central Alberta. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Red Deer RCMP remind drivers of icy intersections
Red Deer RCMP Traffic Section is reminding local drivers to slow down and exercise caution at roadway intersections. With the warmer daytime temperatures of late, Mounties note that snow is melting du...
Jan 15, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)