Category Archives: Red Deer
Olds RCMP charge two with possession for the purpose of trafficking
Two central Albertans are facing charges after local Mounteis seized drugs and cash during a traffic stop last week.On Feb. 4, 2026, Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with assistance from the Safe...
Feb 12, 2026 RCMP logo
Red Deer man sentenced in local drug trafficking investigation
A three-and-a-half year jail term has been given to a Red Deer man charged in a local drug trafficking investigation. Richard Gerald Askin, 34, was sentenced on Feb. 11, 2026, in Red Deer Court of Jus...
Feb 12, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)
Man sentenced to 7 years in Ponoka shooting
The second of two suspects charged in a Ponoka shooting three-and-a-half years ago has been sentenced to seven years in jail and a lifetime firearms prohibition. Eldon James Junior Saddleback, 37, was...
Feb 12, 2026 Scalaes of Justice (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Olds RCMP arrest man known by police after evading in stolen vehicle
Olds RCMP arrested a man, who police say was a repeat offender, after he evaded police earlier this month.Police say on Feb. 2, members of the Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), general duty office...
Feb 12, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Drumheller RCMP seeks assistance in identifying male who fled from police
Alberta Mounties are hoping you can help them find a suspect who fled police in Drumheller after officers tried to pull over a stolen vehicle.On Feb. 10, 2026, at 4 p.m., Drumheller RCMP attempted to ...
Feb 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Drumheller RCMP)
Red Deer school divisions providing support for students following B.C. mass shooting
On Tuesday, tragedy struck Canada when nine people were killed, and approximately 25 were injured during a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.An update from the RCMP on Wednesday unveiled the identit...
Feb 11, 2026 Flags were flown at half mast on Tuesday at the Red Deer RCMP detachment in downtown Red Deer. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW staff/Ian Gustafson)
City of Red Deer shines light on essential services for National 211 Day
The City of Red Deer is joining communities across North America on Wednesday to recognize National 211 Day, an annual campaign celebrating the crucial role of 211. As Red Deer City Hall lights up in ...
Feb 11, 2026 211 Alberta (Image Credit: 211 Alberta)
Central Alberta Invited to pitch big Ideas for child safety at “The Lions Den”
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is inviting everyone from youth and community members to businesses, non-profits, and community leaders - to share bold, innovative ideas that can red...
Feb 11, 2026 CACAC (Image Credit: Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre)
Lacombe city council approves amendments to playground and school zone hours
Lacombe city council passed the third reading of a traffic bylaw that amends local school and playground zone hours to reflect current student travel patterns. This means the start times for school an...
Feb 11, 2026 A school zone sign in Lacombe, Alberta. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
City council recap - Feb. 10, 2026
The following decisions were made at yesterday's regular city council meeting. CONSENT: Committee of the Whole (COTW) Effectiveness Council received an information report reviewing the effectiveness o...
Feb 11, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)