Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Bulldogs lose 5-4 to Saints in close overtime game
The Blackfalds Bulldogs lost 5-4 to the Spruce Grove Saints in a close overtime game on Tuesday night at the Grant Fuhr Arena. The Saints started the first period with two goals on Bulldogs goaltender...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer Regional Hospital employee allegedly attacked by patient in psychiatric unit
CAUTION: Some details and photos in this story may be disturbing to some readers. A staff member at the Red Deer Regional Hospital was allegedly attacked by a patient in the psychiatric unit earlier t...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveils new brand, marking 130 years of unwavering support
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new brand and logo during its 130th anniversary celebration Monday night.Hundreds attended the event held March 18, 2024, at the Harvest Cent...
Mar 19, 2024
Public hearing set for April 15 regarding Red Deer's updated Land Use Bylaw
A public hearing has been set for April 15 regarding Red Deer's updated Land Use Bylaw (LUB). At Monday's meeting, city council passed first reading on the LUB, now called the Zoning Bylaw, triggering...
Mar 19, 2024
Snowfall warning issued for Red Deer area, RCMP warn of poor travelling conditions
A snowfall warning is in place for the Red Deer area. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada: 10-30 cm of snow is expected by Friday morning across southern Alberta. A multi-day snowfall e...
Mar 19, 2024 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Three stabbed, including police officer, in Red Deer's downtown
UPDATED - 4:30 p.m., March 19, 2024 RCMP in Red Deer say multiple suspected stabbings were the cause of a heavy police presence in the area of 50 Avenue and 52 Street, on the edge of the city's downto...
Mar 19, 2024
Fourth site for future permanent shelter no longer on table; focus placed on province
The most recently considered site for a future permanent shelter in Red Deer is no longer on the table after city council ceased negotiations with the private landowner last week; the focus is now on ...
Mar 18, 2024
A closer look at the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney died on Feb. 29, in Palm Beach, Fla., at the age of 84. He was first elected in 1984 following the largest majority mandate in Canada's history, and was r...
Mar 18, 2024
Special weather statement in effect as winter makes a comeback
Spring may have sprung this past weekend, but it will not last long.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of central Alberta and all of southern Alberta on March 18, 2024...
Mar 18, 2024
Parliament to vote on NDP motion urging Trudeau to recognize Palestinian statehood
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are set to vote today on an NDP motion calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to "officially recognize the state of Palestine." Liberal MPs have been divi...
Mar 18, 2024