Category Archives: Red Deer

Lacombe council says no to 'responsible' alcohol consumption in city parks
Lacombe city council has brought down last call on an idea to allow 'responsible' consumption of alcohol in designated picnic areas at city parks over the next two years.Council Monday night defeated ...
Jun 15, 2021

Rocky Mountain House man admits to killing former common-law partner's sister
WARNING: This story contains graphic and disturbing details A Rocky Mountain House woman was shot and killed by her sister's former common-law partner nearly two years ago while trying to protect her....
Jun 15, 2021 Ashley Ames (Photo previously shared with rdnewsNOW by family members)

Weather watches and warnings in place for much of central Alberta today
It's another active weather day across many parts of the province today with severe thunderstorm watches and warnings in place, in addition to many heat warnings as well.1:40 PM MDT Tuesday 15 June 20...
Jun 15, 2021

Blackfalds RCMP request assistance identifying suspects
Blackfalds RCMP are looking for a pair of suspects accused of stealing a truck, trying to steal gas and causing a four vehicle crash at the traffic circle in Blackfalds last week.During the early morn...
Jun 14, 2021

Criminal investigation underway into explosion at Rosedale duplex
Red Deer RCMP confirm that a criminal investigation is underway into a house explosion in the city's east end over the weekend.A police spokesperson offered no further details, only telling rdnewsNOW ...
Jun 14, 2021

Red Deer with 114 active COVID cases
Red Deer is down to 114 active cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the latest numbers from the province. That's down one from Sunday's total of 115 and the city's reported lowest total since ...
Jun 14, 2021

Missing: Morgan Raabis, 30, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Morgan Raabis has been located. The RCMP thank the media and public for their assistance.
Jun 14, 2021

Local home sales remain hot in May
Red Deer's residential real estate market continued its torrid pace last month with home sales in May far outpacing numbers seen in the same month over the previous four years.According to the latest ...
Jun 14, 2021

Severe thunderstorm warnings west of Red Deer, several watches in effect
A severe thunderstorm warning in effect this afternoon for Lacombe County near Eckville, as well as Clearwater County near Rocky Mountain House, Crimson Lake, Caroline and James River Bridge. Environm...
Jun 14, 2021

Blackfalds BOLT 2.0 transit service showing promise for increased ridership: Officials
Officials with the Town of Blackfalds are seeing encouraging signs regarding the community's new BOLT 2.0 transit service.Despite challenging circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the ...
Jun 14, 2021