Following a years-long hiatus, Rocky Mountain House's storied von Hollen Christmas house is poised to make a return in 2027. The labour of love from longtime residents Cheryl and Alfred von Hollen featured their Rocky home decked out with 130,000 lights, along with dozens of holiday-themed displays. At its peak, some 4...

The Town of Blackfalds is set to host its annual Community Info Expo on Monday, Sept. 14.The purpose of the event each year is to introduce community members to organizations, in town and throughout local communities and their services.The Expo is set for 6 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Centre and is free to attend....

With the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo around the corner, they've announced the finalists for the Ag Innovations Competition.The competition, which will take place Thursday, November 12, at 3 p.m. at the Centrium, will feature seven finalists who will showcase cutting-edge agricultural technologies.They will compete for $2...

A project to bring fibre-optic internet infrastructure to Red Deer has made significant progress.Brian Bettis, Vice President of Customer and Community Growth at Telus, said over the past year more than 10,000 homes in the community have been connected to the network."We are well underway," Bettis said on Fri...

Red Deer's annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event went downtown on Friday, resparking the conversation about gender-based violence.The event is known, of course, for its striking visual, which is mostly men walking a mile down public sidewalks in high heels, and usually of the red variety.It's also known for raising mon...

The City of Red Deer announced that the 2027 utilities budget is now available for the public to view, and they encourage residents to read it over and submit questions before city council deliberates on Sept. 29.According to the city, it outlines plans to continue to provide essential utility services and invest in in...

Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 31-year-old Alana-Rose Kestein.Police say she was last seen on Aug. 23 in Red Deer, and there is concern for her well-being.Kestein is described as five feet five inches tall and 150 pounds, with blue eyes, long red hair, and a fair complexion.If you hav...

Around 7,500 customers in the city of Red Deer alone were impacted by power outages on Thursday.Dean Walker, the city's senior utilities superintendent, confirms wind was the root cause.Environment and Climate Change Canada's Brian Proctor shared with rdnewsNOW on Friday that wind gusts at the Red Deer Regional Airport...

The second annual fundraiser put on by the Train Acres Miniature Railway is this weekend.On September 12 and 13, Ernie and Dorinda Beskowiney will open their property, located at 39014 Range Road 30 near Benalto, to the public to raise money for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation in Edmonton and the Alberta Ch...

On this 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, listen to rdnewsNOW's conversation with RDES Acting Chief Curtis Schaefer on Episode 82 of The Everything Red Deer Podcast.The Everything Red Deer Podcast is available on all podcast platforms.ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11RDES Ch...

The Town of Sylvan Lake has set a date for a by-election following the resignation of councillor Jas Payne earlier this month.His announcement came on Sept. 3 after 13 years and four terms serving as a town councillor.As a result, the town will hold the by-election on Monday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Welln...

One of two female youths accused of assaulting a Red Deer teen this spring has entered a guilty plea.On Thursday morning at Red Deer Court of Justice, one of the two 14-year-old girls, who was in attendance, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm.Her sentencing date has been set for Dec. 10 in Red Deer.Meanwhile...

A long-awaited new raptor compound has opened at the Medicine River Wildlife Centre.The structure officially opened earlier this month, to much fanfare, and means a new home for birds of prey such as eagles and hawks while they are rehabilitated."This gives us nine cages under one roof, so all the room needed for ...

New trial dates have been set for a man charged in a fatal stabbing incident in the Samson Cree Nation three years ago.Ian Lawrence Saddleback, 44, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice from February 28, 2028, to March 6, 2028.He was previously scheduled for trial on Nov. 3, 2025 and again from Feb. 2-1...

The annual Red Deer Welcoming Week is back, with activities starting Sept. 11.Hosted by the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP), Welcoming Week is intended to bring the community together to celebrate connection, belonging, and what it means to call Red Deer home.It is part of both national and global moveme...

Due to inclement weather in the forecast, the Ponoka Fall Fest has been moved indoors to the local arena complex.Specifically, it will be at the curling rink.The event runs 4-10 p.m. and will feature an evening of live music and food, plus local vendors.Admission is free, and tasting tickets will be available for purch...

Organizers with the Terry Fox Run are hosting a bottle drive this weekend (Sept. 12), ahead of the actual run on Sept. 20.Volunteers will be at the south Canadian Tire collecting from 11-2 on Saturday.T-shirts will be for sale, and donations are welcome.The annual Terry Fox Run in Red Deer goes Sept. 20 at the Kerry Wo...

The Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network recognized the 26th anniversary of International FASD Day on Wednesday by raising awareness of the disorder.They started the day off on Wednesday morning at City Hall where they read the Mayor's proclamation to officially recognize the day and the famil...

The County of Stettler has launched a new investment attraction website.Officials hope the site provides businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, and investors with easier access to information, data, and resources."InvestStettlerCounty.ca gives us an opportunity to showcase the strengths of our region and make it e...

Police in Lacombe are asking for the public's help to locate wanted man Jeremiah Nichols.Nichols, they say, is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant following a police investigation.While conducting proactive patrols in Lacombe, LPS officers observed a white GMC Sierra being operated in contravention of provincial le...

Construction on what the federal government calls the country's biggest carbon capture storage project is officially underway in central Alberta.On Wednesday, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, alongside Enhance Energy, officially broke ground to mark the beginning of construction of the Origins Ca...

Red Deer RCMP are reminding the public, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, to take due care on the roads.The detachment says members responded to a crash between two SUVs and a bike just before 6 a.m. on Sept. 2 at Riverside Drive and 77 St. -- near the city's civic yards.The cyclist was taken to hospital w...

Red Deer remains one of the most affordable Canadian markets to rent in, despite an uptick in average asking rent in August.According to the National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Red Deer was ranked 53rd out of 60 Canadian markets for average rent by city and unit type in August. Red Deer was ranked 52nd i...

Students in the Stettler area are invited to take part in an upcoming 'Skills Day' event, Oct. 14.The day is intended for students interested in health care career opportunities, and is hosted by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and the Stettler Health Professionals Attraction & Retention (HPA&R) Committee ...

An ex-Edmonton Police Service officer has been appointed CEO of ALERT.ALERT, or Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, will be led by Jonathan Coughlan. He becomes the agency's sixth CEO and is the first to be civilian-appointed.ALERT is a provincially funded integrated law enforcement organization comprised of approx...

Red Deer RCMP are warning about a rise in counterfeit bills circulating in the city and surrounding area.Local businesses are reminded to be vigilant in terms of the strategies they use to identify fake money.Businesses are encouraged to take the following precautions:Carefully inspect all denominations, especially hig...

Red Deer Polytechnic is set to host an event as part of World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, Sept. 10.That day, they will host the "Hallway of Hope" at the Red Deer Bottling Forum, located on the RDP main campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.During that time, the institution will showcase stories, quotes, releva...

This weekend, firefighters in central Alberta, Canada, and across the world will remember those who risked their lives to save others and made the ultimate sacrifice.Sunday marks Firefighters' National Memorial Day, which was established by the Government of Canada in 2017 to honour those who have fallen in the line of...