Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Two charged after Amber Alert on Saturday
Charges have been laid after an Amber Alert was issued over the weekend in the Fox Creek area, northwest of Edmonton.RCMP say three young children, aged between nine months and four years, were found ...
Jun 03, 2019
Province halts funding for supervised consumption sites pending review
The United Conservatives are following through on a campaign promise to halt funding for supervised consumption sites in Alberta until a review into the merits of the practice has been completed. The ...
Jun 02, 2019 Between 130 and 150 people are using the temporary overdose prevention site in Red Deer daily, according to Turning Point. (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Amber Alert cancelled after three kids and mom found near Sylvan Lake
An Amber Alert for three kids believed to have been abducted from their home in Fox Creek was cancelled Saturday morning after police discovered the trio and their mother near Sylvan Lake. Alberta RCM...
Jun 01, 2019
Collaboration key in helping crime victims, survivors
Organizers behind Red Deer's first 'Power of Collaboration' forum for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week hope a bridge was gapped for some attendees who may be unsure how to start getting help.The fo...
May 31, 2019 Brad Cunningham, a survivor of sexual violence, was the keynote speaker at a forum in Red Deer on May 31. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Charges laid, suspects still at large in attack outside Red Deer restaurant
An investigation into the alleged beating of a man outside a Red Deer restaurant last winter has led to charges against one suspect, but police believe there are are likely others.It was January 11 at...
May 31, 2019
Man charged for leaving explosive devices in downtown Red Deer
A 31-year-old man faces several charges after two explosive devices were found at Safe Harbour Society last week. Red Deer RCMP Corporal Karyn Kay confirms two separate devices were discovered at the ...
May 31, 2019
#9PMRoutine aims to curb residential crime in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP and The City of Red Deer are rolling out a new crime prevention campaign you can take part in before climbing into bed. The #9PMRoutine offers a batch of priority items citizens should e...
May 30, 2019 Constable Derek Turner shuts and locks a window during a #9PMRoutine demonstration on Thursday at Red Deer's Cronquist House. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Increasing safety behind improvements near The Mustard Seed
Steps are being taken to address concerns raised by Riverside Meadows residents over needle debris, rough sleeper camps and other activities near The Mustard Seed. City crews began work on Tuesday on ...
May 29, 2019 City crews were installing a cable fence near The Mustard Seed on Tuesday.(rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Red Deer man facing charges after stolen truck set ablaze
A Red Deer man is facing charges after a stolen truck that fled from Lacombe Police on Tuesday was later found in flames.On May 28, Lacombe Police observed a white Ford F250 in the area of 46 Avenue a...
May 29, 2019
Local pair charged for stolen property, drug possession
Two local men face drug and stolen property charges following a joint investigation by the Lacombe Police Service and Blackfalds RCMP.On May 10, a Lacombe police investigation into the theft of a util...
May 28, 2019