Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year's estimated top line. Here is where some of the funds in this year's re...
Feb 29, 2024
'Responsible plan for a growing province': Alberta reveals balanced budget, boosting health care and education funding
It's when the economy is appearing positive that Alberta must be responsible by focusing on meeting its current needs while also planning for the future. That was the message given by Alberta Finance ...
Feb 29, 2024
Virani says new measures meant to help prevent hate crimes will come with safeguards
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister says a series of steps would need to happen before a judge can restrict a person's movement because of fears they could commit a hate crime. Arif Virani says he l...
Feb 29, 2024
56th annual Red Deer Sports & Outdoor Show hits Westerner Park this weekend
With warmer weather teasing the city, locals can begin their spring and summer activity planning at the 56th annual Red Deer Sports & Outdoor Show. From March 1-3 at Westerner Park's Exhibition Ha...
Feb 29, 2024
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