Paramedics/Fire

Clearwater Regional Fire Service adapts to COVID-19 pandemic

The fire chief for Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services (CRFRS) says they've done well to adapt to the "new normal" brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Steve Debienne says that when the...

Apr 22, 2020 CRFRS firefighters taking part in a training exercise. (Photo: Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services.)

Basement fire in Riverside Meadows

Firefighters were able to keep damage to a minimum when fire broke out at a home in Riverside Meadows on Thursday. Red Deer Emergency Services was called just before noon after a neighbour spotted smo...

Apr 16, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Alberta government announces new measures to reduce human-caused wildfires

Alberta Wildfire is hiring 200 additional firefighters, invoking a fire ban, implementing off-highway vehicle (OHV) restrictions, increasing fine violations and funding $20 million more in community F...

Apr 14, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Sylvan Lake Fire Department partners with Sobey's for in-town deliveries

The Sylvan Lake Fire Department is teaming up with Sylvan Lake Sobeys to offer grocery delivery service for seniors and individuals with special mobility needs during the COVID-19 outbreak."Our team a...

Apr 13, 2020

STARS takes woman to hospital following Ponoka County crash

RCMP are investigating a crash in Ponoka County Monday night that sent a 34-year-old woman to hospital.At 9:18 p.m., Mounties from Rimbey were dispatched to a single vehicle collision along Township R...

Apr 09, 2020

Lacombe appoints new fire chief

The Lacombe Fire Department has a new chief.Eric Cole was appointed to the role by the City of Lacombe, effective April 1.City officials say Cole has an extensive background in both the administrative...

Apr 09, 2020 Eric Cole (Photo: City of Lacombe)

First responders salute hospital workers, young boy with special parades

Red Deer's first responders are making it loud and clear to the local community that when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis, they're all in it together.This spirit of unity was on full display Tuesday n...

Apr 01, 2020 Red Deer Regional Hospital workers wave at an ambulance driving by as part of a special parade Tuesday evening in their honour. (rdnewsNOW/Rene Rondeau)

Regional agreement reached for fire rescue services

Clearwater County has joined the Town of Rocky Mountain House and Village of Caroline in signing a new five-year Intermunicipal Regional Fire Rescue Services Agreement. County officials say the agreem...

Apr 01, 2020

Clearwater County taking next step towards new public services building in Leslieville

Clearwater County council has taken another step towards the construction of a new public services building in Leslieville.On Tuesday, council approved proceeding with the tendering of Phase 1 of the ...

Mar 26, 2020

Red Deer firefighters raise over $8,800 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Nearly $9,000 was raised over the weekend as a group of Red Deer firefighters camped out on the rooftop of Fire Hall No. 3 for a good cause. The four firefighters climbed to the roof at noon on Friday...

Mar 11, 2020