Category Archives: Red Deer
Lacombe Police alerts residents of increase in 'grandparent scams'
The Lacombe Police Service is alerting the public to a recent increase in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and grandparent scams.Police say these scams are often well-rehearsed and emotionally manipulative."O...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW staff)
Red Deer RCMP launch operation to reduce vehicle theft, arrest Swan Hills resident
Red Deer RCMP arrested a 47-year-old man from Swan Hills following the implementation of an auto theft project meant to reduce vehicle theft.RCMP say on Jan. 25, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Penhold Cares Blood Drive now underway
The Town of Penhold and Canadian Blood Services announced the third annual Penhold Cares Blood Drive has begun.From Feb. 1 to 28, the campaign encourages residents, businesses, service groups, and nei...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Penhold/Supplied)
Town of Ponoka announces several free Family Day activities
The Town of Ponoka announced various activities for the public to enjoy on Family Day this Monday, Feb. 16.This includes a free public swim at the Ponoka Aquaplex from 1 to 5 p.m. and free public skat...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Ponoka)
Innisfail man convicted of assaulting a person and resisting arrest, sentenced to five months
An Innisfail man described by police as a high-risk offender and arrested on outstanding warrants last summer, has been sentenced to five months in jail and a firearms prohibition. Dakota Caron, 22, w...
Feb 09, 2026
Olds College suspends brewery program, cites downward trends within industry
Olds College has announced it is suspending its Craft Beverage & Brewery Operations Diploma, adding that its on-campus brewery will close this June.Suspension of student intake for the program beg...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Olds College)
Average rent falls in Red Deer and across Canada
Average rent costs decreased slightly in Red Deer from December to January.According to the National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Red Deer was ranked 55 out of 60 Canadian markets for ave...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 11245572 © Dora Paris | Dreamstime.com)
January building permit values down despite higher permit volume
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $11.5 million in January, down from $17.2 million in January 2025, according to the City of Red Deer.While more permits were issued overall, 94 compared to ...
Feb 06, 2026
Former city employee charged with fraud, scheduled for preliminary hearing
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a former City of Red Deer employee charged with fraud. Krutisha Patel, 36, a resident of Calgary, is scheduled to see if her case has enough evidence to go...
Feb 06, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)
Preliminary hearing scheduled in central Alberta homicide
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man accused in a homicide on the Louis Bull First Nation last year. Ashton Deschamps, 20, a resident of Louis Bull First Nation, is scheduled to appear i...
Feb 06, 2026 Alberta Provincial Court