Category Archives: Red Deer

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)

Sylvan Lake town council approves operating budget
The Sylvan Lake town council has approved the 2026 operating budget, resulting in no tax rate increase. They approved the budget during the regular council meeting on Wednesday, more specifically, a $...
Mar 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Sylvan Lake budget/Supplied)

Red Deer RCMP identify 10 impaired drivers during National Impaired Driving Prevention week
Red Deer RCMP, alongside City of Red Deer Community Peace Officers, focused on removing impaired drivers from the streets during National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.From March 15-21, Red Deer RC...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer RCMP/Supplied)

Red Deer middle schooler threatened with knife downtown
Update (March 27): Photos of suspects have been removed as RCMP have arrested two youths. -- Red Deer RCMP are investigating after a child was allegedly threatened with a knife in downtown Red Deer th...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Red Deer RCMP arrest three from southern Alberta following drug trafficking investigation
The Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section made multiple arrests for drug trafficking following an investigation that went on for months.Police say they received information in early January that...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer RCMP/Supplied)

City council recap - March 24, 2026
The following decisions were made at today's City Council meeting. CONSENT: Electric Utility Annual Report to Council for Alberta Regulation 582015: Council approved the Electric Utility's 2025 Annual...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

City of Red Deer approves guidelines to develop 2027 budget
Red Deer city council unanimously approved budget guidelines to direct administration in preparing the city's 2027 budget.The City of Red Deer says the guidelines provide clear direction on financial ...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)