Category Archives: Red Deer
Construction moving steadily for new dairy dewatering plant in central Alberta, first in Canada
Got milk? Because central Alberta is about the get a facility that will accommodate up 300 million litres of it each year.The Dairy Innovation West (DIW) facility, to be located in the Aspelund Indust...
Mar 14, 2024
Alberta plans study for new water reservoir in Red Deer County as way to prevent droughts
A new water reservoir in Red Deer County may be part of the province's plan to protect Albertans from droughts. The Alberta government says if Budget 2024 passes, they will invest more than $35 millio...
Mar 14, 2024
Work underway to upgrade J.J. Gaetz House, and Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary trail
The operation of Red Deer's historic J.J. Gaetz House is undergoing a shift.Built in 1914 in the city's Michener area, directly east of the Red Deer Cemetery, the home is the subject of a Request for ...
Mar 14, 2024
Man wanted out of Edmonton on Canada-wide warrant
CORRECTION: The original version of this story stated that the suspect is known to frequent Buffalo Lake, as stated by Edmonton Police Service; however, as of March 19, EPS has not been able to clarif...
Mar 14, 2024
23-year-old charged after dangerous driving incident in north Red Deer, RCMP say
One man has been charged following his arrest in Red Deer late last month.RCMP say it was Feb. 28 while making patrols that members located a black Ford F350 driving dangerously on Red Deer's north en...
Mar 14, 2024
Sylvan Lake expands list of 2024 census questions
The Town of Sylvan Lake is expanding its 2024 census, which will begin April 15.As rdnewsNOW reported March 1, the Town will conduct a census this year at a cost of around $60,000.In addition to count...
Mar 14, 2024
No one seriously hurt in crash between central Alberta school bus and semi truck
RCMP and Clearview Public Schools are reporting the good news Wednesday afternoon that no one was seriously hurt in a crash today between a school bus and semi truck.The incident occurred just after 8...
Mar 13, 2024
Bentley's historical gathering place, the Monkey Top Saloon, gets demolished
The Monkey Top Saloon, a historical landmark and popular gathering space in the Town of Bentley, is officially coming down.Following a large fire in early January, the Town announced demolition would ...
Mar 13, 2024
Red Deer County warns of thin ice on waterways
Red Deer County is warning residents and visitors to be extremely cautious around waterways, where the ice has become very thin."Ice conditions deteriorate quickly in warm temperatures, and it can be ...
Mar 13, 2024
RCMP investigating fatal head-on collision north of Red Deer
One person is dead following a head-on collision just north of Red Deer early Tuesday morning.On March 12, 2024, at 5:01 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a head on collision on Highway 2A betw...
Mar 13, 2024