Category Archives: Red Deer
Local hunter applies to become Red Deer County's first member of Grand Slam Club
Some call him "The Legend" in Red Deer County... because Dave Johanson has been killing it in the hunting world. Owner and Operator of his family's Burnt Lake Stables, his passion for wildlife goes be...
Aug 24, 2023
Results Driven Agricultural Research covers a million acres in year one
In its first year, Results Driven Agricultural Research (RDAR) -- a distribution partner for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) -- has supported 1,280 projec...
Aug 24, 2023
New physicians practicing in Innisfail, Olds and Rimbey
New physicians are practicing in Innisfail, Olds and Rimbey, according to Alberta Health Services.A general practice physician with enhanced anesthesia skills (EAS) by the name of Dr. Colton Lewis beg...
Aug 24, 2023
Reception centre for N.W.T. evacuees in Red Deer reaches capacity
The City of Red Deer's reception centre for evacuees from the Yellowknife region has reached capacity.The plan when it opened last Thursday was that The City could stand to register 1,000 people, and ...
Aug 24, 2023
Sylvan Lake care centre closed until 3 p.m. today
Another temporary closure is taking place at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS).AHS announced at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday that centre is closed right now until 3 p.m. today, due t...
Aug 24, 2023
$100,000 lotto win shocks Red Deer couple
Editor's Note: Due to significant amounts of online harassment suffered in the past by local lottery winners, moving forward, rdnewsNOW has decided to no longer publish the names, likenesses or images...
Aug 24, 2023 (WCLC)
Alberta government vindicates Red Deer County of alleged private water well contamination
Red Deer County reaffirmed on Monday that one of their their sand and gravel pit operations had no impact on a nearby private water well.At their meeting on Tuesday, council was presented by administr...
Aug 23, 2023
Funnel cloud advisory issued for Red Deer
At 11:33 a.m. on Aug. 23, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a weather advisory for the Red Deer area.They say funnel clouds are possible from near noon until early this evening. The advisor...
Aug 23, 2023
Ponoka Aquaplex undergoes renovations starting Monday; temporary closure
The Ponoka Aquaplex will be closed for annual maintenance and facility improvements starting on Monday. Beginning August 28, the Town confirms the Aquaplex (5315 46 Ave.) will reopen for regular opera...
Aug 23, 2023
Backpacks for high school students still needed for Tools for School program
Close to 500 kids have already received backpacks filled with supplies through the Tools for School program in central Alberta.The annual program is run by The Outreach Centre and the United Way of Ce...
Aug 22, 2023