Category Archives: Red Deer
Purple worn in Sylvan Lake to campaign for higher wages of educational support staff
The Paint Alberta Purple campaign for educational support staff wage increases launched today across the province, making a stop in Sylvan Lake. On Wednesday morning outside Our Lady of the Rosary Sch...
Sep 20, 2023
'1 Million March 4 Children' protest meets counter-protesters in downtown Red Deer
The peace was kept on Wednesday as 'parental consent' protesters took to City Hall Park in downtown Red Deer, with counter-protesters across the street. Dubbed by many as anti-2SLGBTQ+, this was one o...
Sep 20, 2023 Protestors, in the background, pass by counter-protestors, on the left, as police control the scene in downtown Red Deer the morning of Sept. 20, 2023. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Salvation Army transforms into salon offering free haircuts and manicures to Red Deer community
The Salvation Army in Red Deer became a bustling salon on Wednesday as they gave free haircuts and manicures to members of the community. Their second annual event was once again partnered with local ...
Sep 20, 2023
EV donated to Echo Food Rescue
Lacombe Ford and Echo Food Rescue have announced they are continuing their partnership and moving towards a greener future for the Lacombe and area community.Recently, Lacombe Ford donated an E -Trans...
Sep 20, 2023
Alberta Agricultural Societies Day officially recognized in perpetuity
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies is proud to announce that September 21 will now be forever recognized as "Alberta Agricultural Societies Day." The Ag Societies have played a pivotal ...
Sep 20, 2023
Lindsay Thurber alumnus craft custom guitar for a good cause
A guitar with special meaning is coming home thanks to two Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Music Program alumnus who are passionate about supporting youth and strive to make a meaningful dif...
Sep 20, 2023
Highway 11 crash claims life of Red Deer man
RCMP and other first responders have cleared from a fatal collision scene on Highway 11 near Rocky Mountain House Tuesday night.Mounties say the collision occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Septem...
Sep 20, 2023
Eight-year sentence for one of two charged in central Alberta shootings
One of two men charged in a series of shootings on the O'Chiese First Nation two years ago, has been sentenced to eight years in jail. Zachary Yellowface, 22, a resident of the O'Chiese First Nation, ...
Sep 19, 2023
Trial dates set for Olds man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting female youth
Trial dates have now been set for a man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a central Alberta youth.Dean Humphrey, 34, a resident of Olds, AB, is scheduled for trial in Calgary Court of Justi...
Sep 19, 2023
Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour coming to Red Deer in support of Saving Grace Animal Society
Comedian Alex Mackenzie, known for his sharp wit and hilarious stand-up routines, is embarking on an extraordinary journey to raise awareness for the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour. In a bold move, Mac...
Sep 19, 2023