Category Archives: Red Deer
Quicker solution on the horizon for Red Deer warming space snafu
There is light at the end of the tunnel as it pertains to the tense situation involving a temporary winter warming space that some argue should've been open by now.Red Deer city council approved just ...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 40995064 © Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
Strong wind speeds recorded in Red Deer area Thursday
Though many areas of northern and southern Alberta experienced record-breaking warm temperatures on Thursday, many areas of eastern and central Alberta experienced very windy conditions. According to ...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Man charged in drug and weapons seizure scheduled for trial
Trial dates have been scheduled for a man charged in connection to a significant drug seizure which occurred as local Mounties were investigating an assault. Michael Alan Stephanson, 40, of Red Deer C...
Jan 16, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)
Rimbey mayor not buying what province is selling on policing announcement
The Alberta government's recent announcement of a modernized police funding model (PFM) for small municipalities is not sitting well with at least one central Alberta mayor.Announced late last month, ...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC)
Trial dates scheduled for individual accused of fleeing traffic stop after firing shots at residence
Trial dates have been set for one of two people charged after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop last year. Junelle Desjarlais, 42, a resident of Samson Cree Nation, is scheduled for ...
Jan 16, 2026
Mamawi Atosketan Native School wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in Global High Schools
Mamawi Atosketan Native School, located near Maskwacis in central Alberta, has been named the winner of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools - The Americas category. Organize...
Jan 15, 2026 The winners from Mamawi Atosketan Native School, located near Maskwacis in central Alberta. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Red Deer RCMP remind drivers of icy intersections
Red Deer RCMP Traffic Section is reminding local drivers to slow down and exercise caution at roadway intersections. With the warmer daytime temperatures of late, Mounties note that snow is melting du...
Jan 15, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools announces leadership changes in Transportation Department
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has announced what its describing as significant leadership appointments within its Transportation Department. Officials say Kelli Pickett has been promoted to the r...
Jan 15, 2026 L-R: Transportation Manager Kelli Pickett, Assistant Transportation Manager Tanus Smith. (Image Credit: Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)
Mamawi Atosketan Native School represents Canada and North America, wins global sustainability prize in Abu Dhabi
Two Indigenous students from Mamawi Atosketan Native School (MANS) have garnered some prestigious recognition.The students flew to Abu Dhabi to attend the Jan. 13, 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize Awar...
Jan 15, 2026 Pre-Award ceremony visit to Canadian Embassy--Zayed Sustainability Prize escort, Kenyon Bull, Elias Mykat, David Leach, Political Counselor at the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dahbi, Ray Fankhauser, chaperone and hydroponics consultant. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Maskwacis RCMP charge five after seizing drugs and weapons in vehicle search
Maskwacis RCMP arrested five people last Sunday after searching a vehicle that contained multiple weapons and drugs.Police responded to the call on Jan. 11 after they received a report of threats with...
Jan 15, 2026 A 12-gauge shotgun seized by RCMP. (Image Credit: Maskwacis RCMP/Supplied)