Category Archives: Red Deer
Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir
The Government of Alberta is inviting the public to provide input on a potential Red Deer River reservoir to improve water capacity.The proposed reservoir near Ardley is meant to strengthen water capa...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW staff)
Fire at vacant half-duplex ignites neighbour's calls for action in Red Deer
The owner of one half of a duplex in north Red Deer says the other half, which is vacant, has become a public safety issue. Catherine J., who asked us not to include her last name due to safety concer...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Borouge International E1 Turnaround benefits multiple central Alberta community causes
Borouge International, formerly known as NOVA Chemicals, did its part in giving back to central Alberta causes last week. On Friday, the Borouge International Ethylene One turnaround team, consisting ...
Jun 22, 2026 Borouge International and contracting partners who came together to build Food Mountain, along with Mitch Thomson, Executive Director at Red Deer Food Bank. (Image Credit: Borouge International/ Supplied)
Trial date scheduled in Ponoka break-and-enter
A trial date has been set for a man charged in a Ponoka break-and-enter last month. Daryl Huff, 35, of Ponoka, is scheduled for trial in Ponoka Court of Justice on Oct. 23, 2026. He's charged with one...
Jun 22, 2026
Major crops in Central Alberta still rated good-to-excellent, despite cooler temps and high precipitation
Major crops are rated at 81 per cent good-to-excellent throughout the Central Alberta region, though below average temperatures and high precipitation have slowed growth. That according to the latest ...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Sheldon Spackman/rdnewsNOW)
High streamflow advisory now in effect for Battle River Basin
A high streamflow advisory has been put in effect for the Battle River Basin.The advisory was issued by the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, which indicates the wate...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 409309931 © Dmytro Ostashuk | Dreamstime.com)
Calgary resident charged in fatal collision in Lacombe County
A Calgary resident has been charged following a fatal collision in Lacombe County in May.Zainul Puzhakkal, 49, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and operating ...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer records 42 millimetres of rain over weekend
After two days of consistent rain, Red Deer reportedly received over 40 millimetres over the weekend.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Red Deer had 42 mm of rain on Saturday a...
Jun 22, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 25381467 © Ia64 | Dreamstime.com)
Stand Together Against Bullying gathering set for Wednesday
A peaceful gathering called "Stand Together Against Bullying" is set to go ahead next week in Red Deer.The event, which is set for Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the amphitheatre in Bower Ponds, ...
Jun 19, 2026 This picture is from a rally held for Rylin Brinston on May 15. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
Rainfall warning issued for communities north of Red Deer
A rainfall warning has been issued for communities north of Red Deer, including Lacombe, Blackfalds, Ponoka, and many more. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, heavy rain with total am...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)