A local man charged in an arson fire at the Canadian Tire north location in Red Deer last year has been sentenced to 24-months in prison. Scott William Sumyk, 44, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on May 1, 2024, after being convicted on two counts of arson-disregard for human life. All other char...

Building permit values went up in several areas last month, bolstered by one permit valued at just over $20 million.That was for the construction of a four-storey, 166-unit apartment complex at 70 Thomlison Avenue.Others major permits included: Building permit for major interior and exterior renovations at 6375 50 Aven...

Sentencing has taken place for two men charged following a shelter-in-place order from police issued in Ponoka County and Maskwacis last year. Zachary Dylan Littlechild, 31, a resident of Maskwacis, was convicted on one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition and sentenced in Wetaskiwi...

Construction season is well underway in Red Deer, and that's despite recent snow.Construction will ensure roadways are safe, accessible and well-maintained, the City says.The City performs routine maintenance on public infrastructure throughout Red Deer, such as road maintenance, underground utility upgrades, and elect...

The City of Red Deer says voluntary outdoor water restrictions are now in effect.This is stage one of the municipality's water restrictions program.Under the voluntary restrictions, Red Deerians are asked to consider:Limiting lawn watering to every other day, between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. for one hour maximum, when using s...

Organizations across Alberta will receive money from the Alberta Justice Grant this year to bolster programs which make the justice system more accessible, inclusive and responsive.According to a release from the province, 39 recipients will share $961,000 in order to provide more options for resolving criminal, family...

The Town of Ponoka is holding a grand opening for its new off-leash dog park on June 5.The event will run from 4-7 p.m. at 5609 49 Street, across from the Town's operation's department."The new dog park has been a popular new attraction in our community since it opened for use late last fall, said Town of Ponoka M...

Two people have been charged following the alleged ramming of a police vehicle. Red Deer RCMP say it was about 2:30 on April 26 when they received a report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on the north side of the city.When members arrived, they tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the suspect rammed the office...

Five students from École Olds High School are thrilled with the experience they had at a UNESCO conference in Toronto recently, and are getting ready to implement an action plan. The students traveled to Toronto for the conference, held April 9 to 11, 2024. The UNESCO conference for Canadian high school students...

Editor's Note: Due to significant amounts of online harassment suffered in the past by local lottery winners , moving forward, rdnewsNOW has decided to no longer publish the names, likenesses or images of these winners. We hope this decision establishes a compromise between acknowledging significant local lottery wins ...

Some areas of central Alberta received some notable rainfall amounts over the past few days.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), area communities that saw precipitation amounts greater than 10 mm between Monday morning and Thursday morning, included:Nordegg-22.5 mmBreton Plots-22.1 mmSundre-15.2 m...

Arguments continued Thursday on day two of a three-day double Judicial Review in the case of former Red Deer Catholic school trustee Monique LaGrange.DAY 1 AND MORE BACKGROUND: Judicial Review of ousted ex-Red Deer school trustee begins in Court of King's BenchThe day featured the remainder of initial arguments from La...

A man has been charged after an incident inside Bower Place Shopping Centre late last month. RCMP confirm that on Saturday, April 27, around 11 a.m., they received a report of an aggressive male refusing to leave the mall. According to RCMP, the man was said to be acting erratically and spraying himself in the eyes wit...

One person has been arrested and another is still being sought in connection to an alleged armed robbery in the parking lot of Bower Place Shopping Centre on Thursday, April 25.RCMP say it was just before 4 p.m. that day when they received a report that a 65-year-old woman had been approached and victimized by two peop...

As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2024, Red Deer County Fire Services is replacing the Fire Restriction set on April 19, 2024, to a Fire Advisory. County officials say fire permits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and only one day permits will be issued. Fire permits are required for all open fires within the...

A partnership between Red Deer Polytechnic will continue to drive sustainable energy projects, thanks to new memorandum of understanding (MOU).The two originally forged a relationship in 2019.In that time, work included:RDP providing an introductory solar training program for the PLTs (Power Line Technicians).Fortis pu...

AHS says a new family physician is practicing in Sylvan Lake.Dr. Henelle Swart is working out of the Sylvan Medical Centre and Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service. She's accepting new patients by phone at 403-887-2221.Swart previously practiced in South Africa where she received her medical training in 2015 fr...

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) has signed a new agreement with the Education Department of the New Taipei City Government in Taiwan, prolonging a four-year partnership between the division and multiple schools in Taiwan.Under the memorandum of understanding, RDCRS will welcome grade 10 students to its 2+1 p...

Officials with the Town of Ponoka have announced a planned power outage scheduled for Thursday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, as crews conduct emergency electrical maintenance and repairs. Officials say the planned outage will affect the Ponoka Aquaplex, which will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Regular...

The Lending Cupboard is hosting its 13th annual Ladies' Luncheon on May 9 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.The event will raise funds to help the organization in its mission to provide central Albertans with medical equipment at no cost, on a loan-out basis.Executive Director Lori Shatto says this year's luncheon, w...

On Wednesday, a double judicial review began into the case of former Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) trustee Monique LaGrange. LaGrange was involved in a scandal of sorts that began in late summer and went into the fall of 2023; it began with her posting an image on social media which many found offensive an...

Effective immediately, Lacombe County's Fire restriction has been lifted, thanks to the ongoing moisture conditions that have improved within the area. According to Coutny officials, their fire permitting system has reopened and can be accessed online () or by calling 403-782-8959. Citizens are reminded, however, that ...

United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) is hoping central Albertans will come through for them this Saturday when they host an event to collect menstrual products.UWCA is marking Menstrual Health Day, which falls on May 28, with an event on May 4 at Bower Place Shopping Centre. Volunteers will be collecting monetary donation...

Local motorists are advised of a partial road closure in Timberlands North beginning May 1. Officials with the City of Rerd Deer say the northbound lane of Thorburn Avenue from Toye street to Township Road 384 will be closed from May 1 to May 21 to accommodate water and sanitary infrastructure construction.During this ...

Charges have been withdrawn for one of two people charged in a drug and firearms seizure in Blackfalds last year, while the second person charged has a warrant out for their arrest. Candace Danielle Payne, 40, of Red Deer, and Chad Daniel Wickett, 32, also of Red Deer, were scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Red De...

At the April 23 council meeting, Red Deer County Council passed first reading of the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw. County officials note, however, that tax rates vary on individual properties and are based on their market value assessment. The new tax rate for Community Services will increase to 1.0368 from 0.9423, and Protecti...

A teacher at Red Deer Catholic's (RDCRS) St. Patrick's Community School is the division's 2024 nominee for the Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award.The award, given out by the Alberta School Board Association (ASBA) recognizes outstanding first-year teachers, and has been awarded since 1964.The nominee from RDCRS this year is Grade...

A solemn walk to remember all Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) is happening in Red Deer on May 5, or what is known nationally as Red Dress Day.The walk begins at 8 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the Common Ground Garden Project (5581 45 Street).There with be a pipe ceremony led by Elders Lynn & Co...