Category Archives: Red Deer
RDP gets $1.24 million from Natural Resources Canada
A $1.245 million grant from Natural Resources Canada will help Red Deer Polytechnic expand its leadership in energy innovation and sustainable agriculture.The money comes from the federal Applied Rese...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Polytechnic)
Lacombe Police arrest 40-year-old on 8 warrants
Lacombe Police Service (LPS) have charged a 40-year-old man on outstanding warrants.LPS says it was about 6:30 p.m. on March 23 when officers were dispatched to Lacombe Centre mall, following a report...
Mar 30, 2026
RDP receives $10 million donation to form Institute for Financial Literacy
Red Deer Polytechnic has received a $10 million anonymous donation to form the Institute for Financial Literacy. The donation, which is the second largest in RDP's history, will create a dedicated ins...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Polytechnic/Supplied)
Red Deer D.R.I.V.E. elects inaugural board
Red Deer D.R.I.V.E. has officially launched and its first board of directors was elected to help form the community into a "thriving regional stronghold and a magnet for investment, talent, and opport...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Third youth arrested in alleged downtown robbery
A third person has been arrested and charged in connection to an alleged downtown Red Deer armed robbery.The incident took place downtown on March 24, with the victim being a student from nearby Centr...
Mar 30, 2026
RDP announces partnership with ILAC Education group
The ILAC Education group has partnered up with Red Deer Polytechnic.They announced, beginning in September this year, the launch of ILAC@RDP, a partnership that will allow ILAC to offer its English as...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Polytechnic/Supplied)
Medicine River Watershed Society meets with province to discuss 10-year long drought
The Medicine River Watershed Society made multiple requests to the provincial government following a meeting that was held regarding the water management of the Medicine River and its aquifer. The mee...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Angie Schroderus/Rocky Canoe Club)
Red Deer Public Schools open house series now underway
Red Deer Public Schools announced the return of its division-wide open house series.From now until May 15, the division is inviting families to connect with staff, explore spaces, and learn about the ...
Mar 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Podcast: Citizenship Judge James Clover on welcoming 122 new Canadians
A Canadian citizenship ceremony at Red Deer Polytechnic was the site for big emotions and even bigger smiles this week.rdnewsNOW and The Everything Red Deer Podcast caught up with Alberta Citizenship ...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Two youths arrested following alleged downtown incident
Two youths have been arrested, and charges are pending, following an incident in downtown Red Deer this past Tuesday.RCMP and the City of Red Deer previously reported that sometime between 7:30 and 8 ...
Mar 27, 2026