Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Local junior hockey leagues react to NCAA eligibility rule change
The National Colleges Athletic Association (NCAA) Div. I Council approved a rule change on Thursday that will allow Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players to play collegiate U.S. hockey starting next se...
Nov 07, 2024
Red Deer apartment rent prices among the cheapest in mid-sized Canadian cities
Red Deer is among the most affordable cities in Canada when it comes to apartment rent prices. This is according to the November 2024 National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation Inc., which note...
Nov 07, 2024
Innisfail RCMP and sheriff SCAN team make drug trafficking bust in Innisfail
Innisfail RCMP, with assistance from a variety of additional RCMP teams, arrested 12 people while executing search warrants on three residences allegedly connected to drug trafficking in the town of I...
Nov 07, 2024
Seasonal changes to green cart collection begins Nov. 11
The City of Red Deer announced Thursday that seasonal changes to green cart collection are on the way. Beginning Monday, Nov. 11, the city will only pick up green carts every other week instead of wee...
Nov 07, 2024 (rdnewsNOW)
Minister Schulz to promote Alberta's approach to reducing methane emissions at COP 29
According to data from the Alberta Energy Regulator, the province has reduced its methane emissions by 52 per cent since 2014 while continuing to increase production. Officials say this is the message...
Nov 07, 2024
Red Deer Curling Classic hitting the ice for 2024
The Red Deer Curling Classic is back for 2024, hitting the ice November 15-18, with participants competing for a $46,000 purse. There will be 24 men's and 24 women's teams playing a triple knockout fo...
Nov 07, 2024
Policing costs for small municipalities going up 39%, but Alberta gov't will cover for one year
Alberta municipalities with fewer than 5,000 people will soon pay 39 per cent more for policing costs, but not before the Alberta government covers the increase for one year.The UCP announced in 2019 ...
Nov 06, 2024
Thousands gather at Lindsay Thurber for Remembrance Day ceremony
Lest we forget.Well over 2,000 people attended the annual Lindsay Thurber High School Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, honouring those who sacrificed their lives fighting to protect Canada.The c...
Nov 06, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber calls for reduced city expenses ahead of budget debate
The Red Deer District Chamber is responding to the City of Red Deer's 2025 Draft Budget with a call to reduce tax supported operational expenses by three per cent.Chamber representatives say this reco...
Nov 06, 2024
Premier Smith travelling to United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta energy and sustainability
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also at...
Nov 06, 2024