Category Archives: Red Deer
Water Not Coal citizen initiative stops in Red Deer for signatures
A lineup of Red Deerians made their way to the Tomato Static Pizzeria in Gasoline Alley this afternoon to support the "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition that opposes coal mining in Alberta's...
Jun 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW)
Four-year sentence for Red Deer man convicted in local armed robberies
It's four years in jail for a Red Deer man charged in a pair of local armed robberies nearly two-and-a-half years ago. Lloyd Joanisse, 43, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of King's Bench on June 8, 20...
Jun 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Red Deer RCMP dished out 117 traffic violations in May
Red Deer RCMP handed out 117 charges under the Traffic Safety Act in May.Three drivers or occupants were found to be in a moving vehicle without a seatbelt.Another 64 were issued for speeding, two for...
Jun 09, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4891895 © Christopher Blackman | Dreamstime.com)
Five people charged after multiple break & enters at Three Hills-area business
Five people are facing criminal charges following two completely unrelated, and alleged, break-and-enters at a business near Three Hills.The first incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on June 6, Three H...
Jun 09, 2026
Yoga classes to support Make-A-Wish, remember late teen
Red Deer's Nathan Fletcher, at just 14, tragically lost his courageous battle with cancer in November 2025. His mom, Kate Fletcher, is now working to keep his memory alive, but also to pass on the goo...
Jun 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Missing: Lisa Clille, 44, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 44-year-old Lisa Clille.She was last seen on May 9 in Red Deer, and police are concerned for her well-being.Clille is described as fiv...
Jun 08, 2026
Historic Markerville to celebrate Icelandic Independence Day
Markerville will celebrate Icelandic Independence Day this June 13.The free festivities kick off at noon at the Creamery Courtyard."Our Icelandic Day picnic recognizes Iceland's independence from Denm...
Jun 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Retiring Thurber music teacher honoured by former students in emotional final concert
After a teaching career that spans decades, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School music teacher Jennifer Mann couldn't dream of a better send-off.On Friday, the long-time educator, who will retire...
Jun 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Special unit finds no explosive during investigation at City's Civic Yards
UPDATE: RCMP in Red Deer advise they have cleared the scene of an investigation in the area of Riverside Drive and 77 Street.The public may resume travel in this area, and there is no risk to the publ...
Jun 08, 2026
Brad Dufresne elected president of Westerner Park board of directors
Westerner Park announced three new directors following the election of its 2026 board leadership at the annual general meeting.As a result, Brad Dufresne was re-elected to the board for a three-year t...
Jun 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Westerner Park/Supplied)