Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Olds/Airdrie RCMP advise of poor road conditions
RCMP are advising of poor road conditions on Highway 2, between Red Deer and Airdrie. Travel is not recommended. Mounties encourage people to please stay home.--Download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Go...
Feb 05, 2024
Rebels lose 7-6 in nail-biting shootout against the Pats
In a neck-and-neck game, the Red Deer Rebels lost 7-6 in a shootout against the Regina Pats on Sunday at the InnovationPlex. Their fourth loss in a five-game eastern road trip, the Rebels also had a h...
Feb 04, 2024
Bulldogs face 3-2 loss against the Bandits
The Blackfalds Bulldogs fell 3-2 to the Brooks Bandits on Sunday at the Centennial Regional Arena. In the first period, although both teams had power play opportunities, none were capitalized, leaving...
Feb 04, 2024
'Gowns 4 Grads' returns to Red Deer Feb. 20-22
Gowns 4 Grads is coming back to Red Deer.The program, which started in 2018, provides free formal wear for teens with grad events upcoming, and is hosted by the Trenville Royal Purple Elks #248 (a cen...
Feb 03, 2024
Rebels fall 6-3 to fall two points behind Warriors in playoff race
The Red Deer Rebels lost their second straight game in regulation Saturday, after having their 13-game point streak snapped on Friday. On the road in Moose Jaw, the Rebels fell 6-3 to the Warriors Sat...
Feb 03, 2024
Penhold launches blood donor challenge in honour of World Record holder
The Town of Penhold is launching what it calls the Penhold Cares Central Alberta Community Blood Drive Challenge. The challenge is in honour of Penhold resident and World Record holder Josephine Micha...
Feb 03, 2024 Josephine Michaluk of Penhold has donated blood more than 200 times, a Guinness World Record. (Supplied)
Bulldogs win their first game in BCHL against the Oilers
Their first game in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), the Blackfalds Bulldogs won 4-3 against the Okotoks Oilers Friday night at the Eagle Builders Centre. Going through some growing pains mo...
Feb 02, 2024
Rebels lose 4-1 to Wheat Kings in Brandon
The Red Deer Rebels 13-game point streak is now over following a 4-1 loss to the Wheat Kings in Brandon, MB, Friday night.The Rebels were 2-1 against the Wheat Kings so far this season coming into the...
Feb 02, 2024
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wins NHL all-star skills competition
TORONTO - Connor McDavid helped the NHL revamp its sagging skills competition. The Edmonton Oilers captain then went out and won the US$1-million prize. McDavid won the fastest skater, stickhandling, ...
Feb 02, 2024
Red Deer to participate in provincial workshop on drought prevention and potential water-sharing agreements
The City of Red Deer will be participating in a three-day workshop, organized by the provincial government, to discuss water-sharing and drought prevention measures in the South Saskatchewan River Bas...
Feb 02, 2024