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AltaLink adjusts schedule for completion of central Alberta transmission line project

2 days ago | rdnewsnow.com | Josh Hall

By lots of work happening this summer Jun 25, 2025 | 1:37 PM AltaLink has announced schedule changes for completion of construction on its portion of the Central-East Transfer-Out (CETO) Transmission Project. The project is a 130 km transmission line running from Red Deer to the Alix area, and east through the counties of Red Deer, Lacombe, Stettler and Paintearth. The eastern portion is to be operated by ATCO.
Lacombe Police Service arrest man after brief chase down Highway 2

1 week ago | rdnewsnow.com | Sheldon Spackman

This sparked Lacombe police to work with the Ponoka RCMP and nearby officers to conduct a safe stop. However, while doing that, the suspect rammed a marked police vehicle before he continued down the median on Highway 2. Police then decided to pull back all attempts of stopping the vehicle because of public safety reasons. Shortly after, Alberta Sheriffs located the abandoned vehicle further north in the median.
Red Deer home sales increase in May

1 week ago | rdnewsnow.com | Sheldon Spackman

By 185 Units Sold Jun 16, 2025 | 3:49 PM Red Deer home sales saw an increase last month but are lower compared to the same month last year. According to the latest market update from Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 185 home sales in Red Deer in May, up from 176 in April but down from 202 home sales in May 2024.
Innisfail RCMP seeking help in identifying suspects in jewelry store robbery

1 week ago | rdnewsnow.com | Sheldon Spackman

By June 12 incident Jun 16, 2025 | 12:06 PM The Innisfail RCMP are looking for four suspects allegedly involved in a robbery at a local jewelry store. On June 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Mounties say the four individuals entered the store and while distracting staff, one accessed the back and allegedly stole several pieces of jewelry, which resulted in an substantial loss.
Red Deer quartet represent Glendale Elementary at Canada-Wide Science Fair

1 week ago | rdnewsnow.com | Josh Hall

Frayn and Kafara, meantime, attempted to come up with a perpetual motion machine with the concept of finding a new renewable energy source. “We wanted to find the best possible way, without using chemicals, to help plants grow faster for the farming industry,” Battenfelder and Roberge shared. “We wanted to see if we could get two harvests in one season without using chemicals.
Red Deer County councillor will run for mayor in October

2 weeks ago | rdnewsnow.com | Josh Hall

By election goes october 20 Jun 13, 2025 | 8:05 PM Red Deer County Councillor Brent Ramsay says he will seek the mayorship this fall. Ramsay, who represents Division 5 currently, shared his intentions late Friday that he hopes to replace Mayor Jim Wood, who is retiring from council after 21 years and four terms as mayor. Municipal elections in Alberta are slated for Oct. 20.
Podcast: Pro women’s football expanding to Canada, and Red Deer could be a target

2 weeks ago | rdnewsnow.com | Josh Hall

The organization is headline by its elite Pro Division, which features 12 of the top women’s tackle football teams in the world. And it’s all backed by television deals, corporate sponsorships, and a growing fan base, they say. Hence the announcement Thursday they’re partnering with Ontario-based Cosmos Sports & Entertainment (CSE) to begin the search for Canadian groups interested in owning a team.
Lacombe Police Service charges 42-year-old man with alleged sexual assault of minors

2 weeks ago | rdnewsnow.com | Sheldon Spackman

By Dec. 2024 Jun 13, 2025 | 2:39 PM The Lacombe Police Service has arrested a 42-year-old man in connection to the alleged sexual assault of two underage girls.
Funnel clouds possible in Red Deer area Friday

2 weeks ago | rdnewsnow.com | Josh Hall

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19 eyes to the sky Funnel clouds possible in Red Deer area Friday Jun 13, 2025 | 12:23 PM A special weather statement is in effect for Red Deer. Environment and Climate Change Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds. Per ECCC:These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms.
Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills voters & candidates will get byelection forum

2 weeks ago | rdnewsnow.com | Josh Hall

NDP candidate Bev Toews was invited, but her campaign organizers note she isn’t currently available that day. The forum is being hosted by the Mountain View Freedom (MVF) Community Care Society. The rescheduled forum comes after one that was going to be hosted by the Olds and District Chamber earlier this month was cancelled due to not enough candidates being available.