Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
ASIRT: Officer's actions justified during Ponoka shooting in early 2022
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has determined the actions of officers during an incident in Ponoka on Feb. 10, 2022 were justified.In a decision report released Nov. 14, ASIRT note...
Nov 14, 2024
Red Deer Hope Mission asking for online donations amid possible Canada Post strike
The holiday season is a time for giving.Residents are being asked to donate online or by phone to Red Deer Hope Mission to ensure their contributions reach those in need without any set backs.This com...
Nov 13, 2024
'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum
CALGARY - Margaret Atwood has been called prescient - particularly when it comes to her famous 1985 dystopia "The Handmaid's Tale" and the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States -...
Nov 13, 2024
Agri-Trade ready to welcome all to 40th annual expo, Nov. 13-15
The annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is back for a 40th year, Nov. 13-15, at Red Deer's Westerner Park.Among other exciting things, this year's show will feature the Lookout Room Business Centre for r...
Nov 12, 2024
Red Deer-South MLA, Jason Stephan, to host town hall
Red Deer-South MLA, Jason Stephan, is hosting a community town hall this week. The event takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (4200 QE2 Highway, ...
Nov 12, 2024
Vandalism cause for costly repairs at Sylvan Lake Winter Village
The Town of Sylvan Lake says vandalism has occurred at its Winter Village venue.This has resulted in delays, increased costs, and frustration for municipal staff, a bulletin from the town says.The sit...
Nov 12, 2024
Ermineskin Cree Nation to connect to safe water supply via regional water services commission
A project which will deliver a safe and assured drinking water supply to Ermineskin Cree Nation is advancing.The waterline extension project is through the North Red Deer River Water Services Commissi...
Nov 12, 2024
Sylvan Lake completes Rotenone application to deal with nuisance goldfish
The Town of Sylvan Lake says it has completed application of Rotenone to the Lakeway Landing storm pond.This action was necessary to deal with goldfish infestation problem, something rdnewsNOW reporte...
Nov 12, 2024
Sexual assault suspect sought after alleged incident near Torrington
Three Hills RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect in an alleged sexual assault.RCMP say they received a report on Oct. 27 of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred on a rura...
Nov 12, 2024
Red Deer Rebels swept by Silvertips in third straight loss
The Everett Silvertips swept the Red Deer Rebels 6-1 on Monday night at the Angel of the Winds Arena, the Rebels' third game and third loss in their U.S. tour. The Silvertips took advantage of every p...
Nov 11, 2024