Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta government announces pilot projects to improve responsible reclamation work
The Alberta government says it will launch new pilot projects testing ways to speed up oil and gas well site reclamation while protecting the environment.Provincial officials say reclamation is an imp...
Dec 14, 2023
Province announces change to reporting damages caused by collisions
The provincial government has announced a change in reporting damages caused by a vehicle collision.Starting on January 1, 2024, drivers will not have to report property damage from a collision to law...
Dec 14, 2023
Building permit value fluctuations in 2023 not of huge concern
Just staring at the numbers, one may think 2023 was a problem year for building permit values in Red Deer.For instance, the total value of this year's 967 permits -- through November -- is just over $...
Dec 14, 2023
Get your dog license renewed at Humane Society
Red Deerians are being reminded to renew their pet licenses before the flip of the calendar.New tags, renewals and replacements can be done through the Central Alberta Humane Society (4505 - 77 Street...
Dec 14, 2023
UPDATED: Red Deer RCMP advise of heavy police presence
UPDATE - Dec. 14, 2023, 1:10 p.m.: Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that the suspect has been arrested. Mounties say the public may now access the area and residents no longer need to she...
Dec 14, 2023
Rebels finish five-game road trip with 3-2 overtime win in Calgary
The Red Deer Rebels wrapped up their five-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime win against the Hitmen in Calgary Wednesday night.Red Deer went 3-2 while on their road swing.Wednesday night, however, saw...
Dec 13, 2023
Red Deer's Nate Danielson makes 2024 World Juniors roster
On Wednesday, Hockey Canada announced its roster for the 2024 World Juniors later this month, and it includes Red Deer's own Nate Danielson.Danielson, a centre who is third in scoring and captain for ...
Dec 13, 2023
Plarning donation gives comfort to those who have very little
For six years, Sarah has been surviving on Red Deer's streets. Seated on the ground in an alley adjacent Turning Point, she spoke to rdnewsNOW, just a few minutes after being the beneficiary of a spec...
Dec 13, 2023
Red Deer RCMP investigate potential threat at local school
An investigation is underway after a possible threat was made to a Red Deer school Wednesday. On Dec. 13, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a potential threat to students and staf...
Dec 13, 2023
City of Red Deer and Red Deer Polytechnic collaborate to provide local firefighting test
Red Deer Emergency Services and Red Deer Polytechnic have partnered to provide third-party testing of the Firefighter Applicant Physical Test, which is described as a critical requirement all aspiring...
Dec 13, 2023