Tag Archives: People
Plenty of local ties among hall of fame's inductees
For 62 years the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has celebrated those who have given a big part of their lives to reach great heights and improve the sport community in our province. On Friday, 13 disting...
Jun 01, 2019 The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
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)
Path to recovery difficult for sexual assault victims
A local woman sexually assaulted 13 years ago says her mental health is still impacted to this day. The woman, who we'll refer to as Rosa, eventually found herself at Red Deer's Central Alberta Sexual...
May 31, 2019 Dr. Jamie Prowse Turner with the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre says there's no typical reaction to being a victim of a sexual assault. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
#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)
Castor teacher wins Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award
A teacher in Castor has been honoured as central Alberta's most outstanding rookie.The Alberta School Board Association (ASBA) held their awards ceremony for Zone 4 on May 27 in Innisfail where Rebecc...
May 29, 2019
Red Deer city council to push government through AUMA for provincial needle debris strategy
Red Deer city council will be calling on their provincial counterparts to push the province to implement a strategy to combat needle debris.Council passed a resolution on Monday that will be presented...
May 27, 2019
Blackfalds to recognize National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is being recognized officially by the Town of Blackfalds.The occasion runs May 26-June 1."It is important that we are all aware that the empowerment of tho...
May 26, 2019
Community partners honoured by Red Deer College for commitment to city and region
A group of exceptional community partners were honoured by Red Deer College this week for leadership, public service and commitment to having a lasting positive impact on the city and region.Recipient...
May 26, 2019 (L-R): Joel Ward, RDC President & CEO; Stuart Cullum, Olds College President & CEO; Pat Quesnel (Ron McLean’s lifelong friend); Elle Werenka, Dawnine Jackson’s daughter; Diane Cauvin, Dawnine Jackson’s mother; Scott Robinson, CEO, 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society; Morris Flewwelling, Chair, RDC Board of Governors. (Red Deer College)
Rising Sport Star Awards given out at 5th annual Xplore Sport Day
From tai chi to football, to tennis and quidditch, Red Deerians young and old tried out all kinds of different activities Sunday at the fifth annual 'Xplore' Sport Day. The event took place downtown a...
May 26, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)