Significant rainfall is expected across parts of Alberta, including Red Deer, beginning on Sunday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, total rainfall amounts of 50 to 90 millimetres are likely. However, localized amounts of over 100mm are possible.Officials say the rain will begin on Saturday night and b...

On the latest episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast: Thomas Lukaszuk, proponent of the Forever Canadian petition.Listen here: --If you ask Thomas Lukaszuk, perhaps you won't be surprised to hear that he isn't too happy with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.Smith announced last week that Albertans will go to the poll...

Two people have been charged following an arrest in the Gasoline Alley area.On May 20, while making proactive patrols, Alberta RCMP Rural Organized Crime Team members conducted a traffic stop on a rental vehicle.Police arrested the driver and passenger, then located and seized;185.07 grams of Methamphetamine;850 ml of ...

Approximately 200 residents gathered in Red Deer on Friday to make their voices heard in opposition to the provincial government.Chants of "Danielle Smith has got to go" were heard as protesters came together from noon to 1 p.m. at an intersection near the office of the Minister of Hospital and Surgical Healt...

Red Deer RCMP say they responded to an incident involving a youth who was hit by a school bus on Friday morning.Red Deer RCMP Public Information Officer Cst. Sandra Geiger said that at 8:33 a.m., a youth was riding his bicycle along 55 Street when a school bus attempted to pull out of a parking lot.The youth and the sc...

A new group called the Community Guardians has been formed by a pair of local citizens following the recent violence involving Red Deer youth this month.Created by Natalie Chubala and Terri Grills, the Community Guardians is a volunteer-based initiative aimed at showing youth that adults do care and are here to listen....

An extensive group of students from Chinook's Edge School Division showcased their talents at the recent Provincial Skills Canada Competition.Each spring, nearly 700 students from across Alberta gather to test their mettle at the province's largest career exploration event. Competitors go head-to-head in 45 trade and t...

The City of Lacombe is asking users of electric dirt bikes, and others, to be mindful that they are illegal to ride on roads, sidewalks, pathways, in parks, and other public spaces.According to the city: Not all electric-powered bikes are treated the same under provincial legislation. Bicycles and power-assisted (elect...

The City of Red Deer says an oil spill happened in the city earlier this month, and it's a good opportunity to remind residents about how to prevent these incidents, but also what to do when one occurs.The incident happened May 18 near the Riverside Drive light industrial discharge, and it was first reported by members...

A province-wide protest called "Fight Back Now!" will take place on Friday in 16 different communities, including Red Deer. In a media release, Public Interest Alberta says during the protest, tens of thousands of Albertans will demand action from the provincial government on affordability, public health care...

Hundreds of Grade 8 Indigenous students from across central Alberta attended the annual Inspiring Indigenous Youth Success Conference at RDP.The one-day conference took place on Wednesday, May 27, where the students were able to interact with local exhibitors, immerse themselves in cultural traditions, and participate ...

A first-year teacher at Eckville Junior Senior High School has been recognized with one of Alberta's most respected honours for new educators.Kyler Raddis of Wolf Creek Public Schools was named the 2026 Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award recipient, in recognition of outstanding first-year ...

It's four-and-a-half years in jail for a Red Deer man charged in the seizure of stolen guns and other items following a local business break-in four years ago. Trevor Legge, 43, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on May 26, 2026, after pleading guilty to counts of possess prohibited firearm, and possession of l...

Red Deer Catholic Regional has announced that three graduating students were named recipients of the provincial Archbishop Catholic Education Student Leadership Award.The trio were presented with the prestigious award at an Archbishop's ceremony in Edmonton on May 22.The award recipients include Stephanie Sembaliuk (St...

Theeeey're back.The City of Red Deer is making residents aware that forest tent caterpillar activity is picking up.As rdnewsNOW reported last year, it's really not the end of the world, unless you simply hate creepy crawlies.But they do seem to be more prolific than average this spring, the city says."Forest tent ...

The Conservative Party of Canada's shadow minister for agriculture and agri-food is weighing in on the fight to keep agriculture research centres across the country from closing.That includes in Lacombe, Alta. where a 119-year-old facility found out from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in January that it was on...

Ponoka RCMP have charged 35-year-old resident Daryl Huff following an alleged robbery that took place two years ago, and most recently, a break and enter.Police say they responded to a robbery at a local business in downtown Ponoka on Sept. 20, 2024, shortly after 6 p.m.The victim had told the RCMP that a man had alleg...

The founder and CEO of Red Deer's Wild Oak Trauma Centre hopes her various endeavours are helping people feel seen.That would be Rachel Freeman, who is a therapist herself, and an author.Her first published book -- A Girl, Her Pen, and These Tear-Stained Pages -- aims to show how trauma is relative and shared."We ...

Sylvan Lake town council has officially banned the use of tents on the lakefront.On Tuesday, they unanimously approved second and third readings of the parks bylaw following a lengthy discussion that featured multiple amendments.This means as of May 26, the use of tents, canopies or shelters is banned along the lakefro...

RCMP are not saying a handful of armed robberies around central Alberta are linked, but they're also not saying that they aren't.First, Mounties previously reported an incident that was said to have occurred on April 18 at the Blackfalds Motor Inn.As reported, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. Investigation revealed...

The following decisions were made at today's City Council meeting. CONSENT: Wastewater Overstrength Surcharge Program City Council accepted a report about The City's Wastewater Overstrength Surcharge Program, which helps protect the wastewater system and environment by managing higher-strength wastewater from busines...

Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau has been reappointed to the board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).Yargeau was first elected to the board of FCM in 2021, and is one of seven representatives on it from Alberta. This go-around, his reappointment was by acclamation. For background, FCM has been a national voi...

Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan has resigned from his role as parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs.In fact, Stephan did this in April, but it wasn't made public until a CBC report this week.Stephan, who was appointed to the constitutional affairs post in May 2025, has drawn ire in recent months with writ...

PSA, Red Deer RCMP -- The Red Deer RCMP is reminding residents that garages are often targeted by criminals and can provide easy access to homes if not properly secured. Taking simple precautions can help reduce the risk of theft, property damage, and unauthorized entry. Garages frequently store high-value items such a...

The Town of Blackfalds is adding two e-bikes to its peace officers' patrol fleet.The ENVO ST50 electric bikes represent a modernization of the fleet, the town notes, adding that their addition is in partnership with Lacombe's Reds Bike Shop.According to the town, the e-bikes will enhance local security and environmenta...

Red Deer Emergency Services is reminding citizens to be extra careful due to dry conditions in the region.In a media release, the city says the current fire risk is considered extreme in the surrounding areas. The dry conditions are a result of high temperatures and limited precipitation, where fires can easily start a...

The Michener North lands could potentially be the site of the future Indigenous Cultures Centre.At Tuesday's regular city council meeting, the Mâmawatoskêwak Advisory Circle gave an update to council on the Centre, including their preferred site.They looked at many sites but broke it down to three shortlist...

Sylvan Lake RCMP are seeking assistance from the public, specifically possible witnesses to an assault that took place May 23.Mounties say that on May 23, around 10:30 p.m., members responded to assist EMS with an assault victim who was left on the sidewalk along 50 Avenue near the Royal Canadian Legion (between 50 Str...