Category Archives: Red Deer
Year in Review: Innisfail Mayor says 2023 reinforced her belief of staying true to priorities
For Innisfail town mayor Jean Barclay, the past year has simply reinforced her belief that you must stay true to your priorities and goals. In a year-end interview, the mayor shared her highlights on ...
Dec 28, 2023
Didsbury RCMP respond to double fatal collision
Alberta RCMP are offering their condolences to the family and friends of two central Alberta teens who died in a crash on Wednesday. On Dec. 27, 2023, at 5:08 pm., Didsbury RCMP received a report of a...
Dec 28, 2023
Year in Review: Lacombe County Reeve says 2023 has been a successful year despite challenges
Despite challenges in the Canadian economy with rising inflation, Lacombe County Reeve Barb Shepherd says they've had a successful year overall. One of the main highlights of the year, she says, was t...
Dec 27, 2023
Former long-time councillor and city planner Frank Wong passes away
Former long-time Red Deer city councillor Frank Wong has passed away. Mayor Ken Johnston confirmed the sad news Wednesday morning. Johnston says Wong had been hospitalized for some time before his dea...
Dec 27, 2023
Michael Dawe, beloved Red Deer city councillor and historian, passes away at 67
Michael Dawe, a sitting Red Deer city councillor, has passed away, the City of Red Deer confirmed on Boxing Day. Sixty-seven years of age, Dawe was a fifth generation resident of Red Deer and Pine Lak...
Dec 26, 2023
LOCATED: Jason Blewer, 49, of Red Deer
RCMP report that Jason Blewer has been located safe. Mounties would like to thank the media and public for their assistance. -- Download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Google Play and the Apple App Store...
Dec 24, 2023
RCMP investigate second homicide following second house fire in central Alberta
For the second time in one week, RCMP in central Alberta have been called to investigate a homicide following a house fire.On Dec. 20, 2023, at approximately 10:30 a.m., RCMP responded to a complaint ...
Dec 23, 2023
Alix man charged after Vermilion RCMP recover stolen vehicle out of B.C.
A central Alberta man is facing charges after RCMP stopped a stolen vehicle last week.On Dec. 16, 2023, Vermilion RCMP were conducting pro-active patrols within the Town of Vermillion and observed a s...
Dec 22, 2023
Red Deer RCMP 'serving' holiday wishes this year
Instead of filling their backseats with suspects this week, Red Deer RCMP made some room for groceries and song lyrics. On Wednesday, a group of carolers could be seen - and heard - making their way t...
Dec 22, 2023
Red Deer RCMP busy this month with vehicle theft files
Red Deer RCMP had a busy month recovering stolen vehicles and laying charges against those who are accused of being responsible.On Nov. 30, members from Red Deer, along with the Edmonton ALERT Gang En...
Dec 22, 2023