Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
New report shows ballooning clinic wait times in Alberta
A new study suggests the average clinic wait time in Alberta increased dramatically in 2023.Vancouver-based Medimap says its data shows the average wait time went up to 66 minutes, an increase from 32...
Feb 27, 2024
Red Deer Polytechnic curlers recognized across the ACAC
Five student-athletes from the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Curling program have been celebrated by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for their outstanding play and contributions to their ...
Feb 27, 2024
Budget shoes video and photo release
The Alberta government has released a video featuring Nate Horner, finance minister and president of the Treasury Board, highlighting how the upcoming budget will grow Alberta's economy responsibly an...
Feb 27, 2024