Category Archives: Red Deer
City of Lacombe expands downtown parking capacity
The City of Lacombe has increased parking capacity in the downtown.This week, the city explained that it secured additional leased parking through the provincial government located at 5039 51st Street...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW staff)
Podcast: Knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly, Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson talk National Indigenous Peoples Day
This summer solsticem June 21, will mark 30 years of what's now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Going back to the 1980s and early 1990s, the observance, which never became a statutory holida...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Maskwacis RCMP conducts commercial vehicle checks
Maskwacis RCMP carried out commercial vehicle checks along Highways 2 and 611 this week, resulting in several infractions. Police say they conducted vehicle stops on June 17-18 at high-traffic locatio...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Maskwacis RCMP/Supplied)
RCMP warns public of released convicted sex offender who plans to reside in Red Deer
Alberta RCMP are warning the public of the release of a convicted sex offender who plans to reside in Red Deer.Police say 73-year-old Terry Haskell was released on Friday after serving a custodial sen...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP/Supplied)
Lacombe Police Service arrest two on drug related charges following traffic stop
The Lacombe Police Services have arrested two people and seized drugs following a traffic stop last week.Police say on June 12 at 8:05 p.m., the officers conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot of a...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Lacombe Police Service/Supplied)
Firefighters raise over $368,000 to support Albertans living with cancer
Firefighters from across Canada, the U.S., and Europe raised over $368,000 at the 12th annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge.This includes firefighters from Red Deer and other communities within cen...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Wellspring Alberta/Jillian Faulkner Photography)
Red Deer RCMP respond to collision between car and e-scooter
Red Deer RCMP are investigating after a collision occurred earlier this week between a car and an e-scooter.Police say the incident took place on June 16 after 7 a.m. on C & E Trail north of Red D...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
ENDED: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Red Deer and surrounding area
The weather advisory has ended. -- A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Red Deer and the surrounding area. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, conditions are favourable toda...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Mayor's Recognition Awards celebrate incredible community contributions
Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies presented numerous awards to celebrate citizens who've made outstanding contributions in the community at the annual Mayor's Recognition Awards.On Wednesday night, appro...
Jun 18, 2026 Harley Hay, Vanessa Higgins-Nogareda, and Dr. Gustavo Nogareda were named three of the four recipients of the Mayor's Special Award. The trio were the leaders of the Time Is Life campaign. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
Red Deer Public Education Plan focuses on student success, career readiness and classroom supports
Red Deer Public Schools says it is investing in the future of its students through a new Three-Year Education Plan that emphasizes hands-on learning, expanded career pathways and stronger supports for...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)