Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Alberta expecting budget to be restrained but with few cuts
EDMONTON - Albertans have been told to expect financial restraint in today's provincial budget. Premier Danielle Smith signalled a turn to less spending and more saving in a televised address last wee...
Feb 29, 2024

Bulldogs miss the mark with 6-3 loss against the Saints
Their third of four road consecutive games, the Blackfalds Bulldogs lost 6-3 against the Spruce Grove Saints on Wednesday at the Grant Fuhr Arena. The Bulldogs were going 1-1 during their three-week l...
Feb 28, 2024

Rebels lose 5-1 in final season game against the Broncos
In their last game this season against the Swift Current Broncos, the Red Deer Rebels lost 5-1 on Wednesday at the Art Hauser Centre. Before tonight, the Rebels were 2-1-0-1 versus the Raiders.The Rai...
Feb 28, 2024

Sylvan Lake youth recognized for act of bravery
A young man is the talk of the town in Sylvan Lake after his recent act of bravery.The 12-year-old, whom rdnewsNOW has agreed to not name, was in the back of a vehicle, alone, just after noon on Jan. ...
Feb 28, 2024

Groups speak out against renewable energy regulations in Alberta
Provincial plans to regulate renewable energy projects have been announced.Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf said they are taking an "agriculture focused" approach with new wind and ...
Feb 28, 2024

Alberta announces 'renewed path forward for renewable energy'
The Government of Alberta has outlined how it plans to regulate new renewable energy projects.Premier Danielle Smith, along with Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, said the province ...
Feb 28, 2024

Alberta legislature spring session begins as government prepares to release budget
The Alberta legislature's spring session is set to start today, with health care expected to be a main focus.Premier Danielle Smith's government is planning to dismantle Alberta Health Services and ha...
Feb 28, 2024

Warm spring expected in Alberta: The Weather Network
The Weather Network has released its forecast for spring 2024.They say most of the country could experience above-normal temperatures in the months ahead. However, the weather forecaster is anticipati...
Feb 28, 2024

Rebels beat Blades, CHL's top-ranked team, with 5-0 shutout victory
The Red Deer Rebels beat the Canadian Hockey League's top-ranked team, the Saskatoon Baldes, in a 5-0 shutout victory on Tuesday night at the SaskTel Centre. A busy week for the Rebels, with two road ...
Feb 27, 2024

Final phase of Red Deer Regional Airport expansion begins: extending Airport Drive
The final step in the Red Deer Regional Airport expansion project has officially begun.At their meeting last week, Red Deer County council awarded a contract to reconstruct and extend a portion of Air...
Feb 27, 2024