Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Chamber Task Force on Homelessness still seeking feedback on interim "What We Heard" report
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) Task Force on Homelessness reminds Red Deerians they have until Feb. 16, 2024, to provide feedback on its interim "What We Heard" report. ...
Feb 12, 2024
Former Red Deer swimmer Rebecca Smith wins bronze at World Aquatics Championships
A swimmer from Red Deer was part of a Canadian team of swimmers who took home bronze in the women's 4x100-m freestyle relay Sunday at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Rebecca Smith, al...
Feb 12, 2024
UPDATE: LOCATED, Sabrina Gamhour, 20, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP report that Sabrina Gamhour has been located safe. Mounties thank the public and media for their assistance. -- Download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Google Play and the Apple App Store f...
Feb 12, 2024 (Red Deer RCMP)
UNB men's hockey team wins 30 consecutive games for perfect regular season
FREDERICTON - The University of New Brunswick Reds men's hockey team capped off a perfect regular season over the weekend with a resounding win over the University of Prince Edward Island. With Saturd...
Feb 12, 2024
Sarah Hoffman announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's former deputy premier entered the province's NDP leadership Sunday with criticism of the federal carbon levy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Sarah Hoffman, who was deputy pr...
Feb 12, 2024
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other. Here's a look at a few topics that will linger in the aftermath: BEST SUPER BOW...
Feb 12, 2024
Rebels lose overtime heart-breaker in Medicine Hat
The Red Deer Rebels came into Saturday night's game in Medicine Hat on a six-game losing streak and that winless streak continued with a devastating 5-4 overtime loss to the WHL's Central Division-lea...
Feb 10, 2024
Bulldogs serve Bandits their first loss after 13-game win streak
The Blackfalds Bulldogs served the Brooks Bandits their first 3-2 loss at the Eagle Builders Centre on Saturday after a 13-game win streak. The bandits were leading in the BCHL after three games and w...
Feb 10, 2024
Rebels lose first home game to the Warriors following eastern road trip
In their first game back on home ice after an eastern road trip, the Red Deer Rebels lost 6-4 against the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The loss marks their sixth consecuti...
Feb 09, 2024
Economist: Alberta economy outperforms Canada's; country will likely avoid recession
Pierre Clroux, Chief Economist for BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada), shared with Red Deerians on Friday that not only is the Alberta economy outperforming the Canadian one, but he believes th...
Feb 09, 2024