Category Archives: Red Deer
UPDATE: missing elderly couple found deceased
UPDATE: July 4, 2023, 3:59 p.m. Red Deer RCMP have confirmed that a missing elderly couple were both located deceased on July 1 close to Highway 22 near Crowsnest Pass. They say Southern Alberta RCMP ...
Jun 30, 2023
Town of Blackfalds council appoints new Chief Administrative Officer
Council for the Town of Blackfalds have announced the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).Kim Isaak has been selected and will be assuming her new role and responsibilities on Augu...
Jun 30, 2023
Local fire cadet awarded $1,000 scholarship through Penhold's Futures on Fire program
The Town of Penhold Protective Services wrapped up their Futures on Fire Program for the year and awarded a $1,000 scholarship to an outstanding fire cadet. The town fire department held a family barb...
Jun 30, 2023
AHS offering additional mental health support available for youth in crisis
Central Alberta emergency departments are now better equipped to support youth experiencing crisis with the addition of a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) addiction and mental health team. AHS says t...
Jun 30, 2023
Leslieville man celebrating $100,000 lotto win
Editor's Note: Due to significant amounts of online harassment suffered by local lottery winners recently, moving forward, rdnewsNOW has decided to no longer publish the names, likenesses or images of...
Jun 30, 2023
United Way Central Alberta announces over $500,000 in multi-year funding for 15 programs
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) has announced the allocation of $517,500 in multi-year funding to 15 programs across the region. The UWCA says the funding is part of their ongoing commitment to stre...
Jun 30, 2023
Alberta Crop Report: June 30
The proportion of crops rated in good to excellent condition throughout central Alberta is 32 per cent for major crops and 32 per cent for all crops with lentils noted above 50 per cent. According to ...
Jun 30, 2023
Town and County of Stettler decide to continue as partners in Fire Service
The County of Stettler and the Town of Stettler have announced they will be continuing as partners in Fire Service.Following fire mediation discussions, officials say the County and Town have reached ...
Jun 30, 2023
Red Deer Public’s Kirsten DeZutter inducted into ASAA Hall of Fame
A longtime Red Deer Public volleyball coach with an impressive record has received top honours from the Alberta Schools' Athletic Association (ASAA).District officials say Kirsten DeZutter was recentl...
Jun 30, 2023
Canada Day celebrations are happening across central Alberta for you and all your buds
July 1 falls on the weekend this year and communities in central Alberta are ready to celebrate Canada Day with an abundance of local festivities.RED DEERThe Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society is back...
Jun 30, 2023