Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs
MEXICO CITY (AP) - President Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods i...
Nov 26, 2024
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2025
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2025.The class will be formally inducted during a gala June 7, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.Tickets are $150 each. Call 403-341-8...
Nov 25, 2024
Red Deer's Parks and Public Works ahead of schedule in clearing weekend snowfall
You could say it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in central Alberta after a weekend of snowfall continued from Nov. 22-24. Parks and Public Works Manager Greg Sikora said Red Deer received ab...
Nov 25, 2024
Alberta Gov't launches info site on upcoming auto insurance changes
You can learn more about the upcoming changes to Alberta's auto insurance system.On Thursday, November 21, Premier Danielle Smith announced major reforms to the system that she says will help to save ...
Nov 25, 2024
Rebels blanked by Oil Kings on the road
Less than 24 hours after the Red Deer Rebels earned a convincing win at home, they were shut out 5-0 by the Edmonton Oil Kings.In front of thousands at Rogers Place, Oil Kings Gracyn Sawchyn and Gavin...
Nov 24, 2024
Rebels snap six-game skid with win over Victoria Royals
The Red Deer Rebels scored four goals in the third period to propel them to a 7-3 victory over the Victoria Royals.The win, which was in front of 5,054 fans at the Peavey Mart Centrium - their biggest...
Nov 23, 2024
Province looking to improve family justice services
The Government of Alberta is turning to the public for feedback on how to improve family justice services.An online survey is open to Albertans until Dec. 20 to share their views and experiences on ho...
Nov 23, 2024
World Prematurity Day event celebrates milestones, recognizes hardships for Red Deer NICU families
"Roller-coaster!"That's how both Andrew Fraser and Kristi Johnston describe their separate experiences of having a child born premature.rdnewsNOW spoke to each at Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH) thi...
Nov 22, 2024
Decision expected today in trial for Convoy protester Pat King
OTTAWA - A judge is expected to issue a decision this morning in the criminal case against one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa. Pat King pleaded not guilty to misc...
Nov 22, 2024
Much of Alberta, including Red Deer, under snowfall warning
A snowfall warning, issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada early Friday morning, is in effect for the city of Red Deer and all of central Alberta.In fact, the warning stretches from the Grand...
Nov 22, 2024