Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP team up with Community Peace Officers for trail patrols

Red Deerians can expect to see Red Deer RCMP and City of Red Deer Community Peace Officers on increasing patrols along the city's trails and green spaces.With summer in full swing, city officials say ...

Pattison Media Jun 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer RCMP)

City council recap - June 23, 2026

Red Deer city council made the following decisions at Tuesday's city council meeting.CONSENT:Council meeting time change request Council changed the start time for the July 14 Council meeting from 10:...

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Visitors to Battle River in Ponoka urged to use caution

The Town of Ponoka has issued an advisory for people who are visiting areas near the Battle River.Per the Town:"Due to high river levels, some low-lying areas of the Battle River Valley Trail System a...

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Red Deer RCMP set for firearm upgrade, full deployment expected by 2028

The Red Deer RCMP are set to receive new guns. According to a letter submitted to Red Deer city council by Red Deer Municipal RCMP Detachment Supt. Holly Glassford said the RCMP at a national level we...

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Peat harvesting operation denied by Clearwater County

Clearwater County council has denied a bid by Premier Horticulture Ltd. to develop a peat harvesting operation northwest of Caroline. Despite several late amendments aimed at addressing public concern...

Jordan Rein Jun 24, 2026 Clearwater County has denied a development permit for a peat harvesting operation proposed in this area between Caroline and Rocky Mountain House. (Melissa Sieben/supplied)

Conditional sentence for central Alberta man charged in shooting incident

A 16-month conditional sentence has been given to a Maskwacis, Alta, man charged in a central Alberta shooting two years ago. Dorian O'Shea Hunter, 25, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on ...

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Red Deer city council approves development permit for emergency shelter

Red Deer city council approved a development permit application for phase one of Project Nexus.Council's decision was for the discretionary uses of the emergency shelter and courtyard, and the permitt...

Pattison Media Jun 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW staff)

Alberta RCMP Rural Organized Crime Team seize weapons and drugs

A Wetaskiwin man is facing 18 charges after Alberta Mounties seized drugs and firearms from a Maskwacis residence over the weekend.On June 20, 2026, the Alberta RCMP Rural Organized Crime Team (ROCT) ...

Pattison Media Jun 23, 2026 Seized Items. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)

Gateway Christian celebrates 2026 valedictorian Nevaeh Hope

Nevaeh Hope is preparing to walk across the stage as valedictorian at this year's graduation ceremony for Gateway Christian School.The accomplishment comes after 13 years at the same school for Hope, ...

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Province pauses EHS procurement strategy for integrated fire/ambulance service

Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Adriana LaGrange, has directed Alberta's Emergency Health Services (EHS) to halt its current procurement strategy for integrated fire and ambulance s...