Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP investigate scrap metal business following upward trend in thefts
According to the RCMP, Red Deer and surrounding areas have had an increase in reported thefts of metal over the last several months.They say private property and business owners have been severely imp...
Jul 07, 2023
City of Red Deer vows toplessness at pools is A-okay for all, among other revisions to swimwear requirements
After several other Alberta communities did so recently, the City of Red Deer has tweaked its swimwear requirements for public pools, so that it is in line with the Alberta Human Rights Act. The act i...
Jul 07, 2023 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Central Alberta organizations and municipalities receive provincial funding for economic projects
Numerous organizations and municipalities in central Alberta will be receiving funding towards economic-related projects, following a provincial announcement on Thursday. The Alberta government says t...
Jul 06, 2023
UPDATE: Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan sworn-in after return from Africa trip
At long last, Jason Stephan has been sworn in as the MLA for Red Deer-South. Stephan was sworn in on July 5, 15 days after the rest of his Legislative Assembly caucus-mates. One must be sworn in to of...
Jul 06, 2023
Consort emergency department to remain temporarily closed until August
The Consort Hospital and Care Centre emergency department (ED) will remain temporarily closed until August 2, according the Alberta Health Services (AHS).The Village is located roughly 143 km east of ...
Jul 06, 2023
Red Deer woman wins $100,000 on EXTRA
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 image...
Jul 06, 2023
UPDATE: ALERT says nearly 100 3D-printed guns seized in Alberta during recent operation
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has updated its investigation into a Canada-wide operation related to illicit firearms trafficking and manufacturing.It was announced June 22 that nu...
Jul 06, 2023
Ponoka Stampede volunteer recognized for dedication
A Ponoka Stampede volunteer was given special recognition for his dedication to the rodeo.Mike Williams says that while he can't remember when he first started volunteering for Ponoka Stampede, it's n...
Jul 06, 2023
Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting and car chase near Red Deer
An Alberta RCMP officer has been involved in a shooting near Red Deer. On July 4, 2023, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officials say the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting an inves...
Jul 06, 2023
Road closure on 50 Street in Red Deer starting July 10
Red Deer motorists are being advised of an upcoming road closure next week.Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10, a road closure will be placed on 50 Street between 50 Avenue and 51 Avenue.The City...
Jul 06, 2023