Category Archives: Red Deer

Ponoka man, 50, charged after alleged assault involving baseball bat
A Ponoka man has been charged following an alleged assault.On April 4, just after 6 a.m., members responded to a report of a male being threatened with a baseball bat on 50 Street in Ponoka.The victim...
May 01, 2026

Sylvan Lake council awards tenders for projects regarding Phase 4 of Pogadl Park
Sylvan Lake town council awarded tenders for a pair of projects heading into Phase 4 of Pogadl Park.At Tuesday's regular council meeting, they awarded two separate tenders for the pickleball courts an...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 34279727 © Robert Hills | Dreamstime.com)

Podcast: Pro Rodeo returns to Red Deer May 21-23
Listen to the full conversation with Red Deer Pro Rodeo organizers Dianne Finstad and Dave Harvey on the May 1, 2026 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast! Interview begins at the 12:33 mark.--Pr...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Pro Rodeo)

Red Deer resident charged with impaired driving following collision
Red Deer RCMP have arrested a 34-year-old resident for impaired driving following a multi-vehicle collision earlier this month. Police say on April 19 at 5:40 p.m., they received a call from a local c...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)

Steps for Life Charity Walk set for May 3 in Red Deer
The 2026 Steps for Life Charity Walk in honour of the victims of workplace tragedy is just days away.On Saturday, May 2, central Albertans will unite at Bower Ponds Main Stage to take part in the fund...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Red Deer area getting nearly $45 million for two continuing care projects
Two continuing care projects in Red Deer and Red Deer County are among those to receive provincial dollars towards completion.The Government of Alberta shared Wednesday that it is investing $400 milli...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 159352049 © Arne9001 | Dreamstime.com)

Four charged after alleged break and enter near Ponoka
Ponoka RCMP have charged four males following an alleged break and enter.RCMP report that on April 28, shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call of a break and enter in progress at a rural ...
Apr 30, 2026

Tents could be banned from lakefront as Sylvan Lake council passes first reading of bylaw
Sylvan Lake town council unanimously approved first reading of its parks bylaw this week.Most notably, if the second and third readings are passed on May 12, the use of tents will be banned along the ...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Red Deer County announces fire restriction order
Red Deer County has issued a fire restriction order.A fire restriction order was officially put in place at noon on Thursday.This means that the county will require that all outdoor fires burning with...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Red Deer man sentenced to two-and-a-half years in local robbery
A two-and-a-half year jail term has been given to a Red Deer man charged in a local robbery two years ago. Aurie Hayley Peigan, 32, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on April 29, 2026, after ...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW)