Category Archives: Red Deer
Four-year sentence for Red Deer man convicted in Blackfalds robbery
It's four years in jail for the second of two men charged in a Blackfalds armed robbery a year-and-a-half ago. Quinlan Louis Bradford, 22, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on Ju...
Jun 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW)
Red Deer students, seniors take 'Steps Across Generations' together
It can take just one step, or one conversation, to bridge the gap between decades and eras. That was the emphasis of the third annual 'Steps Across Generations' event at Red Deer's Golden Circle Senio...
Jun 04, 2026 Coby Tenhove (right) and Maryview student Psalmer Santos played cornhole at the 2026 'Steps Across Generations' event. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Local first responders set to take part in annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Next week, firefighters from across Canada, the U.S., and Europe will take part in the 12th annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge.Set for June 14 in Calgary, several firefighters, including some fro...
Jun 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Wellspring Alberta/Supplied)
Two-and-a-half year sentence for Olds man convicted of child porn offences
An Olds, Alta man charged with child pornography offences has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail. Charles Leigh Landon, 49, was sentenced in Calgary Court of Justice on June 3, 2026, after...
Jun 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
RDP to celebrate largest graduating class in institution's history on Friday
Red Deer Polytechnic will celebrate its class of 2026 at the 62nd Convocation on Friday.The institution says over 1,080 graduates from 2026 will attend the morning and afternoon ceremonies in the Gary...
Jun 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
City of Red Deer issues 21 new taxi license plates
The City of Red Deer issued 21 new taxi license plates on Wednesday.The draw included five applicants, and 70 plates were requested.The 21 plates distributed include 15 allocated for 2026 and six plat...
Jun 04, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 45598693 © Jaromír Chalabala | Dreamstime.com)
City clarifies what to do if your bus isn't the bus you expected
For riders of Red Deer's transit system, it's entirely possible you could find yourself facing the scenario of a broken-down bus -- whether you were on it when it broke down, or you're waiting for one...
Jun 03, 2026 Red Deer city transit bus.
Red Deer city council's June 9 meeting moved to 1 p.m.
The City of Red Deer is advising the public that next Tuesday's council meeting has been moved to start at 1 p.m.Typically, the council meetings begin at 10:30 a.m., but June 9's regular council meeti...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer RCMP make multiple arrests in a series of linked investigations
Red Deer RCMP has made a series of five arrests following an investigation into possession of property obtained by crime. Police say on April 17, 2026, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction began the inve...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Released child sexual offender believed to be in Red Deer County
Alberta RCMP are warning the public of a convicted sex offender believed to be residing in Red Deer County.RCMP were asked, but could not, at this time, be more specific about where in Red Deer County...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)