Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Albertans split in early returns on remaining 9 referendum questions
EDMONTON - While Albertans roundly rejected separation in Monday's referendum, results were decidedly closer in early returns on nine other questions. Click here to see the results as they come in. Pr...
Oct 20, 2026
Carney to bring his pro-Canada campaign to Edmonton with referendum days away
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney continues his pro-Canada campaign in Alberta today as the clock ticks down to a referendum on whether the province should break up with Confederation. He is set t...
Oct 16, 2026
Extending the Thanksgiving table
By: Murray Fuhrer There is something special about the Thanksgiving table. It is a place where families gather, stories are shared, familiar dishes are passed from person to person, and-for at least a...
Oct 15, 2026
Trial date set for man accused of stealing vehicle after test drive
A trial date has been set for a Red Deer man accused of stealing a vehicle from a local car dealership. Nathaniel Spidell, 33, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice on Feb. 5, 2027. He f...
Oct 5, 2026 Red Deer Justice Centre (Image Credit: Josh Hall/rdnewsNOW)
Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement
CALGARY - The Alberta government, Ottawa and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture and storage project. The...
Jul 13, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith arrive to announce a proposed pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast in Calgary on Thursday, July 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Ticket deadline looming for Red Deer Hospital Lottery dream home
The ticket deadline is fast approaching for this year's Red Deer Hospital Lottery dream home. June 29 is your final chance to buy a ticket or multiple tickets for the 2026 lottery, which is now in its...
Jun 26, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7
The 19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser in support of the Red Deer Hospice Society is just over two weeks away. On Sunday, June 7, the event, which is presented by RSM Canada, will take place at 9 a.m. Th...
Jun 5, 2026 ID 117188140 © Dmytro Flask | Dreamstime.com
CP NewsAlert: Anand says there are more than 26,000 Canadians in Mexico
OTTAWA - More than 26,000 Canadians in Mexico have registered with the federal government, including more than 8,000 who contacted Global Affairs Canada in the last day. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita...
Feb 23, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth co...
Feb 19, 2026
Peavey Mart to reopen Red Deer location in April
Peavey Mart is officially relaunching in Red Deer. The Red Deer-based company announced in January 2025 it would close 96 stores, and it followed through later in the year after liquidation sales. At ...
Jan 7, 2026