Category Archives: Red Deer
New trial dates scheduled, again, for Red Deer woman charged in Woodlands County shooting
New trial dates have been set for the second time for a Red Deer woman charged in a Woodlands County shooting nearly four years ago. Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 24, is scheduled for a jury trial in ...
Jan 20, 2026
Three Hills RCMP charge Linden man with impaired driving
RCMP in Three Hills have laid impaired driving charges following a collision last November.In a release on Jan. 19, Mounties say they've been investigating the Nov. 25, 2025 two-vehicle collision, whi...
Jan 20, 2026
RCMP respond to collision on QEII at Innisfail
UPDATE - RCMP say that as of noon, the scene has been cleared. -- RCMP responded Tuesday morning to a collision involving a semi truck, on the QEII Highway, just south of Highway 54. Hwy 54 is the exi...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC)
Red Deer mayor speaks after small rally in support of warming space
A small group of approximately 20 attended a rally outside City Hall Monday to show support for Shining Mountains Living Community Services -- the agency embroiled in a fight to get the doors open on ...
Jan 19, 2026 A person's belongings are seen outside Red Deer Public Library. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Red Deer RCMP apprehend two men during bike patrols
Red Deer RCMP arrested two men during winter mountain bike patrols last week.Police say on Jan. 14, they nabbed the suspects while conducting patrols in the downtown area along 47 street.At that time,...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer RCMP/Supplied)
Red Deer man convicted in drug and firearms bust sentenced to 9 months
A local man charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, has been sentenced to nine months in jail. Brandon Caleb Robertson, 30, plead ...
Jan 19, 2026 Scales of Justice (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Friends of the Blindman River to hold 'Our Waters' event in February
The Friends of the Blindman River is inviting the public to its 'Our Waters' event.On Wednesday, Feb. 25, they'll hold their annual general meeting with guest speakers at the Bentley Community Hall at...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Friends of the Blindman River/Facebook)
Maskwacis RCMP arrest four people, seize firearm following traffic stop
Maskwacis RCMP arrested four people during a traffic stop last week after police seized a modified firearm.On Jan. 15, police say they pulled over a vehicle for a non-working headlamp on Highway 2 and...
Jan 19, 2026 A modified firearm that was seized by Maskwacis RCMP. (Image Credit: Maskwacis RCMP/Supplied)
Wind warning in place for Red Deer and surrounding area
Update - As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the wind warning remains in effect. -- Original - Monday, Jan. 19 Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a wind warning for the City of Red Deer and area. Aut...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Lacombe County Deputy Reeve Dwayne West reflects on productive 2025
Lacombe County Deputy Reeve Dwayne West said it was a productive year for the community.He explained the election was a major highlight from the past year, which included Brenda Knight acclaimed in di...
Jan 17, 2026 Lacombe County Deputy Reeve, Dwayne West. (Image Credit: Lacombe County/Supplied)