Crime & Courts

Prelim booked for Rocky man charged with attempted murder

A Rocky Mountain House man accused of shooting another man multiple times earlier this year will face a preliminary hearing. Edward Allister McKenzie, 20, is charged with attempted murder, possession ...

Sep 04, 2019

Albertans urged to report fraudulent or suspicious phone calls demanding payment

Direct Energy is reminding customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls demanding immediate cash payments to avoid service disconnection. Disconnection remains the method of absolute la...

Sep 04, 2019

Mounties investigating 'targeted' shooting downtown

City Mounties are investigating what they believe was a targeted shooting in downtown Red Deer on Tuesday. RCMP responded to an area near 53 Avenue where the incident took place shortly before noon. "...

Sep 03, 2019

ATV collides with police car in Red Deer

The investigation continues after an ATV rider suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with an RCMP vehicle in Red Deer. It was late Monday night when police say they followed up on reports...

Sep 03, 2019

Beauclair sentenced to three years for fatal 2016 Canada Day crash that claimed two lives

A young Red Deer man convicted in a crash that killed two teens on Canada Day 2016 has been sentenced to three years behind bars. Dylan James Beauclair, 21, was also handed a 10-year driving ban and o...

Sep 03, 2019 Peter Smith (right), leaves Red Deer Court with girlfriend Maureen Jacobs and daughter Madison Jacobs on Tuesday, following the sentencing of Dylan Beauclair who was convicted in a crash that killed Smith's 16-year-old daughter Ashleigh and 18-year old John Dolliver on July 1, 2016.

Alberta RCMP launch “#Business101” social media campaign

Edmonton - Alberta RCMP are joining in the back to school spirit with an online "course" called Business 101. This campaign will be featured on Alberta RCMP social media accounts and is geared toward ...

Sep 03, 2019

Blackfalds RCMP lay theft and weapons charges

BLACKFALDS- Two men face theft and weapons charges following an incident over the long weekend east of Blackfalds.On September 1, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Blackfalds RCMP received a complaint of a ...

Sep 03, 2019

Downtown shop owners fed up with crime and vandalism

Another Red Deer business is saying goodbye to the downtown in hopes of finding less trouble elsewhere.Tim and Julia Nelson, owners of Industry Skate and Snow, are moving their business from Ross Stre...

Aug 30, 2019 Tim and Julia Nelson, owners of Industry Skate and Snow, say the state of Red Deer's downtown is forcing them to relocate. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Rocky Mountain House murder suspect makes court appearance

The man accused of killing a Rocky Mountain House woman and injuring her sister last month made a brief court appearance this week. Marshall Lawrence Stone, 44, is charged with second-degree murder in...

Aug 30, 2019

Drayton Valley RCMP Report: August 22 –29

Here is the latest weekly report from the Drayton Valley RCMP Detachment:August 2110:14 a.m. - Drayton Valley - 49 Ave - Complainant reported a break and enter to their garage that occurred about July...

Aug 30, 2019