Category Archives: Red Deer

Recount to take place for Red Deer Catholic trustee spot won by one vote
A recount will take place for one trustee position with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.The recount is for one of five seats in the Red Deer ward, and was made by Murray Hollman, whom was shown to ...
Oct 24, 2025

Man convicted in fatal Red Deer crash sentenced to 10 years
A man charged in a fatal hit and run involving an alleged stolen vehicle in Red Deer this summer has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. Ryan Allan Bell, 33, of Red Deer County, was sentenced in Red D...
Oct 24, 2025

Charges laid in fatal crash north of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP have now laid charges in connection with a motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of 48-year-old Michael (Aaron) Caywood on Aug. 30, 2025. With the assistance of the Alberta RCMP ...
Oct 24, 2025

Red Deer RCMP investigating suspicious backyard fire
The Red Deer RCMP are turning to the public for information following a suspicious fire.Police are investigating after they responded to a fire in the backyard of a residence in the Morrisoe Neighbour...
Oct 24, 2025

Located: Vanessa Desjarlais, 37, of Red Deer
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP say Vanessa Desjarlais, who was reported missing Oct. 24, was located and is safe, as of Oct. 27, 2025.
Oct 24, 2025

Podcast: One-on-one with Red Deer's newly elected mayor Cindy Jefferies
Mayor-elect for the city of Red Deer Cindy Jefferies joined rdnewsNOW and The Everything Red Deer Podcast for a one-on-one, in studio interview shortly following the announcement of election results t...
Oct 24, 2025

Charges withdrawn for trio charged in alleged drug and weapons seizure
Charges have been withdrawn for three individuals charged in a November 2024 incident where they were allegedly found in possession of weapons and drugs. Brenton Peter Almond, 54, of Red Deer, Axel Ma...
Oct 23, 2025

Red Deer Polytechnic researchers revolutionize wheelchair curling with virtual reality innovation
Students and staff at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) are aiming to reshape the future of wheelchair curling. Officials at RDP say what started as a conversation has evolved into a groundbreaking virtual r...
Oct 23, 2025 (RDP)

Red Deer man charged following alleged assault outside business in Parkland Mall
A Red Deer man has been charged following an alleged public assault that took place last week outside of a business in Parkland Mall.Red Deer's Cameron Dowkes, 43, has been charged with assault, utter...
Oct 23, 2025

Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program receives $50K government grant
The Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program has received $50,000 from the provincial government in an effort to help end gender-based violence.They were one of 18 organizations from across Alberta ...
Oct 23, 2025