NewsRed Deer
ASIRT clears RCMP officers in 2024 Sylvan Lake standoff stabbing
A final report found no grounds for charges after a domestic call turned violent, leaving both a suspect and an officer injured.
Source: rdnewsNOW
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BusinessRed Deer
Red Deer District Chamber adds three new board members after AGM
The business group's board will focus on member engagement and advocacy for central Alberta businesses in the coming year.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Maskwacis students harvest first crop from award-winning hydroponic garden
Elias Mykat and Kenyon Bull's $150,000 USD Zayed Sustainability Prize-winning project produced its first salad greens this week, with bags distributed to students at their school.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's Go Blue Open House set for Oct. 14 to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month
Families can tour the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and meet facility dogs as the community marks Child Abuse Prevention Month. The province says it invested $3.7 million this year for child and youth advocacy centres across Alberta.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
Red Deer average asking rent rises to $1,614 in September
The city ranked 52nd among 60 Canadian markets for rent, with one- and two-bedroom units both slightly cheaper than a year ago despite the monthly uptick.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Wolf Creek Public Schools launches Indigenous Culture Camps this year
The new camps pair Indigenous students with Elders and Knowledge Keepers for land-based learning across the central Alberta division.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer crews battle two house fires over the weekend, one pet lost
Fire crews responded to an apartment fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials and a West Park house fire that claimed a family pet.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer Public Schools readies teachers for new Grade 7-9 curriculum by fall 2027
Teachers are being brought together by grade level to unpack the new provincial curriculum and build consistent classroom approaches ahead of the rollout.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Trial set for Feb. 2027 in Red Deer dealership carjacking case
Nathaniel Spidell, 33, faces robbery and weapons charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle during a test drive and fleeing at speeds up to 165 km/h.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's 31st Black Tie Bingo Gala set for Oct. 29
The Rotary Club of Red Deer is hosting its long-running fundraising gala with an 'Under the Northern Lights' theme this year.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Delburne parents criticize school's communication over Sept. 24 threat report
RCMP say a student has been identified after rumoured comments were interpreted as a potential threat, but no charges have been laid.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer Rebels lead WHL East after going 2-1 on Saskatchewan trip
Forward Poul Andersen scored six goals in three games to earn his second straight WHL Player of the Week honour, pacing the league in goals and points.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Gerry Dee to headline Red Deer charity event planned for April 2027
Three central Alberta charities are teaming up for 'Survey Says...', a fundraiser featuring comedian Gerry Dee and eight competing teams.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Two charged with murder of 92-year-old man found dead in Ponoka County
RCMP say an autopsy confirmed the death of Loel Fenske, found outside his rural home in February, was a homicide.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Lacombe Composite High School named Americas finalist for Zayed Sustainability Prize
The school's BeeWise BeeCube system, built to protect bee colonies, earned it a spot as one of three Americas finalists in the global award.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels' Poul Andersen named WHL Player of the Week after 8-point streak
The 19-year-old forward's hot streak has vaulted him to the top of the WHL scoring race heading into a home game against Calgary.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Poul Andersen scores four as Rebels beat Moose Jaw Warriors 5-2
Red Deer's win in Moose Jaw extended its winning streak to two games and kept the club atop the WHL's Eastern Conference standings.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels beat Blades 4-2 in Saskatoon, take first in Eastern Conference
Poul Andersen scored twice and captain Beckett Hamilton added a goal and two assists as Red Deer jumped out to an early lead and held on for the win.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer agencies unite at Westerner Park homelessness event
Three Central Alberta organizations co-hosted a leadership luncheon featuring a keynote from a man known as the 'Skid Row CEO,' who walked across Canada to raise awareness about homelessness.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer RCMP seize 6 kg cocaine, firearms after six-month probe
Search warrants executed at seven locations across central Alberta led to one of the Red Deer RCMP GIS unit's largest-ever seizures and two arrests.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer RCMP logs 324 drone flights since June under first-responder program
Red Deer RCMP says it is the first Canadian detachment to launch a Drone as First Responder program, using rooftop-launched drones to support officers, peace officers and emergency crews.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
$300M AI data centre proposed for Red Deer County's Junction 42
Wave Infrastructure Ltd. has applied to buy a 12-acre lot along Highway 2 for a five-megawatt AI research lab, but the project still needs rezoning and a public hearing before it can proceed.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Raiders score four unanswered to beat Rebels 4-1 in Prince Albert
Red Deer opened the scoring just over two minutes in but couldn't hold on, falling to Prince Albert at the Art Hauser Centre.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer podcast marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with Meagan Ophus interview
A Red Deer radio station aired a special podcast episode featuring a survivor's story as part of national commemorations on September 30.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Red Deer council approves sign exception for 1910 building at 4840 51 Street
The 7-2 council vote clears the way for a development permit on a dynamic sign that was installed without approval and later ordered shut off.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer Polytechnic welder ranks 6th of 39 at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai
Lucas Stang earned a Medal of Excellence in the post-secondary welding category, one of 13 Canadians recognized among more than 1,400 competitors from 70 countries.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Second Red Deer teen pleads guilty in Lancaster Meadows assault case
A 14-year-old girl entered a guilty plea to assault causing bodily harm, with sentencing now scheduled for late November after a court-ordered psychological assessment.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Red Deer council unanimously approves 2027 utilities budget
The budget funds electricity, water, wastewater and waste management systems but does not set rates, which council will consider separately this fall.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Central Alberta municipalities see most resolutions pass at AB Munis conference
Delegates at the Alberta Municipalities conference in Edmonton voted on a series of resolutions from central Alberta communities, with most winning majority support for provincial advocacy.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer lawyer Maurice Collard named to Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board
Collard, who has practiced law for more than two decades, will continue working as a criminal defense lawyer alongside his new three-year appointment.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Blake Shelton makes surprise stop at Rocky Mountain House store
The country star's brief shopping trip drew more than 1,200 likes on the store's Facebook post within days.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Ponoka's back alley yard waste pickup starts October 13
The Town of Ponoka will make a single pass through back alleys to collect excess compostable yard waste after Thanksgiving, with strict rules on what can be left out.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer Polytechnic appoints two new vice presidents
Dr. Tristin Brisbois and Blayne Meek will take on senior leadership roles at the institution as it works toward its 2030 Strategic Plan.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer Rebels notch two wins as captain Hamilton scores hat trick
Beckett Hamilton was named WHL Player of the Week after returning from Colorado Avalanche camp to lead the Rebels to victories over Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer Public Schools' 22 schools mark Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept. 29
Classroom lessons, art projects and orange shirts are planned across the division ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Rocky Mountain House opens $1.8M Co-operative Bike Park
About 100 people turned out in the rain for the Sept. 26 grand opening, with local kids testing the new track on giveaway bikes.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's Coats 4 Kids winter gear drive runs Sept. 28 to Oct. 17
The Red Deer Christmas Bureau Society is marking the 65th year of its coat collection, with cleaned items handed out to families in need this fall.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer library hosts free recorder-piano concert Oct. 1
Musicians Anya Delafield and Rain Zhang will perform classical works at the Red Deer Public Library's downtown branch as part of its long-running First Thursday concert series.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer pregnancy care centre's 38th fall banquet set for Oct. 22
The free event at the Red Deer Resort and Casino requires registration and aims to support the organization's community services.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels beat Tigers 3-1 at Centrium as Hamilton scores again
Captain Beckett Hamilton extended his hot streak with the game-winning goal, a night after netting a hat trick against Lethbridge.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Penhold opens phase one of planned 9.2-acre dog park
The community-led project on Waskasoo Avenue has already added more than 70 trees, with a walking trail expected to be finished this fall.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer expands recycling program to accept more packaging starting Oct. 1
The city's blue carts and recycling bins will soon take a wider range of consumer packaging that previously had to go in the garbage.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels' Kisio gets first win as Hurricanes' losing streak hits 12 games
Red Deer head coach Brent Kisio, a former Lethbridge bench boss, picked up his first regular-season win as the Hurricanes fell to 0-3 with a 12-game losing streak dating back to February.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, Lethbridge News Now
PoliticsRed Deer
Ottawa confirms closure of 119-year-old Lacombe research centre
The federal government will not reverse its decision to shut down the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, despite a House of Commons committee recommendation to keep it open.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Maskwacis RCMP officers attend three-day Indigenous Policing Summit near Calgary
Police leaders gathered at Tsuut'ina Nation to discuss strengthening ties between law enforcement and Indigenous communities across Alberta.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
CMHA to end Red Deer's Pathways to Housing program Sept. 30
Provincial funding for the supportive housing programs will cease at month's end, leaving the Alberta government to find a new operator for roughly 38 clients.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer man gets 5-year sentence in firearms, stolen property case
Trent Fielder, 56, will serve roughly two more years after credit for time already served in custody.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Stettler town and county proclaim October Infant Loss Awareness Month
Officials signed the proclamation during a ceremony this week at town council chambers, citing the need to support grieving families.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's 4th Road to Recovery Walk set for Oct. 3, aims to top $150,000
The free 3 km walk outside CrossRoads Church supports the Red Deer Dream Centre's addiction recovery programs for men.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
New $4.1 million ambulance bay opens at Innisfail Health Centre
The project, which began as a plan to simply widen a door, grew into a full ambulance bay overhaul that took more than two years to complete.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
RDP student's research helps expand mother-baby care in 8 Alberta hospitals
A Red Deer Polytechnic student's contributions to a provincial newborn care program have coincided with higher breastfeeding rates and fewer NICU admissions.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Sylvan Lake unveils Veterans Memorial Crosswalk outside Legion Branch 212
The crosswalk was completed to mark 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion in Canada and sits outside the local branch's building.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's CIBC Run for the Cure marks 35th year on Oct. 4 at Bower Ponds
Organizers expect more than 300 participants at Bower Ponds, with over $20,000 already raised ahead of the breast cancer research event.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer, Blackfalds RCMP arrest 38 in three-day shoplifting blitz
The September operation involved multiple RCMP units and led to 52 charges, with more than $7,500 in stolen property recovered.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer Rebels captain Hamilton scores in NHL preseason debut for Avalanche
Beckett Hamilton returned to Red Deer this week after a preseason stint with the Colorado Avalanche, who drafted him in the third round this summer.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day with free Sept. 30 gathering
Events run from a morning pipe ceremony to an evening round dance, with a new community film project feeding into a December museum exhibit.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Red Deer hosts 170 delegates before AB Munis convention, brings two resolutions
Mayors from mid-size Alberta cities compared notes on housing and budgeting ahead of the provincial municipal convention in Edmonton this week.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Preliminary hearing set for May 2027 in Red Deer stabbing case
An 18-year-old remains in custody as court proceedings move forward over a Canada Day stabbing that left a 42-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer man gets 8-year sentence for fatal 2024 stabbing death
River Roan, 20, was convicted of manslaughter in the death of 43-year-old Anthony Spiller, who was stabbed in downtown Red Deer in December 2024.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Charges stayed against Red Deer woman in 2023 Sturgeon Lake homicide
Sara Dawn Aleisha Kappo, 38, had her case stayed on Aug. 21, 2026, nearly three years after a fatal assault near Valleyview. Her two co-accused still face charges in Edmonton court next month.
Sources: EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Ponoka man's robbery charge withdrawn, break-and-enter trial set for Oct. 23
Alberta prosecutors dropped a 2024 armed robbery charge against a Ponoka man, citing insufficient evidence, but a separate break-in case against him is heading to trial.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Oil Kings edge Rebels 3-1 in Red Deer home opener despite being outshot
Edmonton's Ethan Simcoe stopped 41 of 42 shots as the Oil Kings spoiled Red Deer's season-opening crowd on Saturday night.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels fall 3-2 in shootout to Hitmen in season opener
Red Deer rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period before dropping the WHL season opener in Calgary via shootout.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Punksgiving III punk festival set for Red Deer's Bo's on Oct. 11
A lineup of ten punk acts, including a band featuring Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, will play the Red Deer venue next month.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Free Recovery Day event brings Trooper to Red Deer City Hall Park Sept. 26
Last Door Recovery Society is hosting a free, family-friendly awareness event aimed at reducing stigma around addiction and recovery, with live music culminating in a Trooper performance.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
E-bike battery sparks house fire in Red Deer's West Park
Four adults evacuated a Wigmore Close home Thursday night after a lithium-ion battery ignited, with one person hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Rocky Mountain House opens $30M wastewater treatment plant
The plant, funded jointly by the town, Clearwater County and provincial and federal governments, officially began full operations after a Sept. 17 ribbon-cutting.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer man sentenced to three years in $77,000 drug trafficking case
A Red Deer Court of King's Bench judge handed down the sentence after a lengthy investigation that began in 2022.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Blackfalds community previews new St. Veronica K-4 Catholic school
Families toured the future site of a new kindergarten-to-Grade 4 school during a community info expo, ahead of its planned 2027 opening.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer school's MicroSociety program gets $30,000 donation
Kathy and Peter Lacey made the gift in memory of Jack Donald, a Red Deer entrepreneur who died in January 2024 at age 89.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Innisfail schools stage mock scooter-vehicle collision for safety lesson
Grade four and five students watched emergency crews respond to a staged collision as part of a road-safety education exercise at a shared bus loop.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Public Interest Alberta hosts 'Together No' town hall in Red Deer Sept. 18
The event comes ahead of an Oct. 19 provincial vote that includes a question on Alberta separation.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
United Way Central Alberta launches 2026 campaign with $1.7M goal
The Red Deer-based organization kicked off its 'Together, We Thrive' campaign, introducing new funding approaches for youth agencies and residents facing financial hardship.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer Rebels open WHL season with mix of youth and veterans
The Rebels kick off the 2026-27 Western Hockey League season with a road opener in Calgary before returning home to face the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer's Servus Arena added to Rock League curling schedule for April 8-11
The Curling Group swapped a planned Halifax stop for a new stop in Red Deer as it finalized its second-season schedule for the Rock League curling circuit.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer hospital performs 81 robotic surgeries since May debut
The da Vinci surgical system, funded by a $3.5-million donor campaign, has let Central Zone patients avoid trips to Edmonton or Calgary for advanced cancer surgery.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Flags of Remembrance ceremony set for Sept. 19 near Sylvan Lake
Veterans Voices of Canada will line Highway 11 with 128 Canadian flags representing military and RCMP members killed or missing since the Boer War.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Woman sentenced to time served over shots-fired flight from police near Wetaskiwin
A Samson Cree Nation woman received a 90-day sentence, credited for time already served, after a high-speed flight from RCMP linked to a shooting at a residence.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer RCMP urges residents to sign up for RAVE alert system
The mass notification tool will let police send real-time crime and traffic updates directly to residents' phones and email.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Red Deer council meets in renovated chambers after two-month upgrade
The city says the overhaul addresses outdated audiovisual systems that could no longer support livestreaming and hybrid participation.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Red Deer councillor withdraws motion on equity, diversity committee
Tristin Brisbois pulled the notice of motion after council members objected to her last-minute rename of the proposed body to the Community Perspectives Advisory Committee.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
CAEP unveils 'Team Central Alberta' plan after Innisfail meeting with mayors
Regional mayors and reeves met in Innisfail to shape a three-year economic development strategy for Central Alberta.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer RCMP to roll out new black-and-white vehicle design
The updated look will appear gradually on patrol vehicles as older units are retired, avoiding extra costs to the fleet.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels sign 15-year-old American forward Soren Saumweber
The Red Deer Rebels have locked up a sixth-round draft pick from Minnesota to a WHL scholarship and development deal.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's Welcoming Week runs through Sept. 21 citizenship ceremony
A week of events organized by the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership highlights newcomer and Indigenous experiences ahead of a public citizenship ceremony at Red Deer Polytechnic.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer Homeless Foundation to host Leadership Luncheon Oct. 2
The event at Westerner Park will feature a keynote from former street youth turned entrepreneur Joe Roberts, plus a joint community announcement from three local organizations.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Ponoka's free-for-all giveaway week set for Oct. 2-7
Residents can put unwanted items on their lawn with a 'FREE' sign for neighbours to take during the annual event.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer Rebels sign 16-year-old goaltender Chase Nielson
The Fort Macleod-born prospect will continue developing outside the WHL this season after agreeing to a scholarship and development deal with the club.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Sundre-filmed series 'Eyes in the Woods' lands 8 Rosie Award nominations
The Calgary-based Numera Films production, shot partly in Sundre and Mountain View County, will compete at the 52nd annual Rosie Awards in November.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer Polytechnic welder to compete at WorldSkills in Shanghai
Lucas Stang, a welding apprentice from Red Deer Polytechnic, will represent Canada at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition beginning Sept. 23 in Shanghai.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
Reform Health + Wellness opens multidisciplinary clinic in Red Deer
A new East Hill Centre clinic combines chiropractic, massage, psychology and other services under one roof for central Alberta patients.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Rocky Mountain House's von Hollen Christmas light display to return in 2027
After a years-long hiatus, longtime Rocky Mountain House residents Cheryl and Alfred von Hollen plan to revive their famous holiday light show, which once drew about 40,000 visitors a year.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Blackfalds to host record 39-group Community Info Expo Sept. 14
The free evening event at the Blackfalds Community Centre will let residents connect with local organizations, town departments and council members over food truck fare.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Rebels beat Oil Kings 4-2 in WHL preseason finale at the Centrium
Red Deer closed out its preseason with a win over its Central Division rival, with 16-year-old rookie Paxson Madill scoring a goal and adding an assist.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Red Deer opens 2027 utilities budget for public comment ahead of Sept. 29 vote
Residents have until Sept. 18 to send questions on the proposed budget before city council deliberates later this month.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's Walk A Mile event raises awareness on gender-based violence
Participants, largely men in red high heels, walked downtown Red Deer on Friday to support The Outreach Centre and highlight the ongoing issue of gender-based violence.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
Telus connects over 10,000 Red Deer homes to fibre-optic network
Telus says its PureFibre buildout in Red Deer is ahead of schedule, with 95 per cent of homes and businesses now reached by infrastructure.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Weather & AlertsRed Deer
Windstorm cuts power to 7,500 in Red Deer, worst since 2017
Wind gusts peaking at 83 km/h toppled a power pole in Timberlands and damaged another in the city's south end during Thursday's storm.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Train Acres fundraiser near Benalto returns Sept. 12-13 for children's hospitals
A miniature railway built over a decade on a rural property near Benalto is opening for a two-day charity event, with proceeds going to children's hospital foundations in Edmonton and Calgary.
Source: rdnewsNOW
PoliticsRed Deer
Sylvan Lake sets Nov. 2 by-election after councillor's resignation
Voters in Sylvan Lake will choose a replacement for longtime councillor Jas Payne, who stepped down after 13 years in office.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
One of two Red Deer youths charged in Rylin Brinston assault pleads guilty
A 14-year-old girl admitted to assault causing bodily harm in the May attack on Red Deer teen Rylin Brinston, with sentencing set for December.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Red Deer's Welcoming Week runs Sept. 11-21 with citizenship ceremony
The Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership is hosting a series of events under the theme 'Courage to Connect' to mark this year's Welcoming Week.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer's Eileen Park named to Canada 2 for World Junior Girls Golf in Brampton
Eileen Park of Red Deer will compete for Canada at an international junior golf championship later this month.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
NewsRed Deer
Lacombe police seek Jeremiah Nichols on weapons charges
Officers say the man was identified as a member of the Satan's Choice Motorcycle Club during the investigation that led to the charges.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
County of Stettler launches InvestStettlerCounty.ca to attract business
The new site bundles mapping, data and community resources to help investors and entrepreneurs explore opportunities in the county.
Source: rdnewsNOW
BusinessRed Deer
Red Deer ranks 53rd of 60 Canadian markets, among cheapest for rent
Red Deer's average asking rent rose to $1,573 a month in August, but the city still ranks among the most affordable urban rental markets in Canada.
Source: rdnewsNOW
SportsRed Deer
Red Deer Rebels cut six players from preseason roster
The WHL club now has 26 players remaining as it prepares for its final two exhibition games this week.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Stettler 'Skills Day' for health care students set for Oct. 14
The event will let students explore local health care careers directly from nurses, physicians and other professionals who volunteer their time.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
RCMP investigate suspicious death of 25-year-old man in Maskwacis
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation and is asking residents for surveillance or dash camera footage from the morning of the death.
Source: rdnewsNOW
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- Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 7
Smith says voters' ability to fix errors in mail-in ballot packages show system works
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the fact the provincial election authority is helping voters correct errors in about 3,000 mail-in ballot packages shows the system is working.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 7
Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down tech titan Elon Musk's call for separation
REGINA — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are shutting down a suggestion from U.S. tech titan Elon Musk that the two provinces should split from Canada. Musk, the trillionaire tech businessman and former adviser to U.S.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 7
Alberta's Smith brushes off NDP voter list court battle, says legislation coming
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Wednesday brushed off a court battle launched by the Opposition NDP over her government's changes to voter list rules.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 7
RCMP in Alberta alert residents to fraudulent calls following wallet thefts
Strathcona County RCMP are warning residents to stay vigilant following reports of a sophisticated scam involving wallet thefts and fraudulent phone calls.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 7
University of Alberta offers online 12-module course on Indigenous engagement, partnership
Following the massive success of its Indigenous Canada program, the University of Alberta is introducing a 12-module course focused on developing meaningful Indigenous partnerships.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 6
Alberta government argues voter list changes won't affect upcoming referendum
EDMONTON — A lawyer for the Alberta government argued Tuesday that temporary restrictions on what voter information can be provided to political parties won't affect the upcoming referendum.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 6
Thousands of mail-in ballots invalid due to errors in Alberta referendum: officials
EDMONTON — With less than two weeks to go until Alberta's referendum, the province's election administrator says more than 3,000 mail-in ballots have been returned with errors that make them invalid.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗ - Rocky Mountain OutlookProvince-wideOct 6
Alberta's gopher museum closed until further notice as owners find new facility
A quirky Alberta roadside attraction that has delighted travellers for decades with its stuffed rodents in tiny costumes is closed until further notice.
Read at Rocky Mountain Outlook ↗