Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
University of Calgary named world's first United Nations University hub for water
CALGARY - The University of Calgary has become the world's first United Nations University hub focused on water. The hub is a partnership between the Calgary university and the United Nations Universi...
Dec 13, 2023
Maskwacîs celebrates the grand opening of the Theresa C. Wildcat Early Learning Centre
The Theresa C. Wildcat Early Learning Centre successfully celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 8, 2023. Officials say this new school is located on Ermineskin Cree Nation in Maskwacs, Alberta, and mar...
Dec 13, 2023 (Supplied)
Minister Schulz shares op-ed on current drought situation
The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, the Honourable Rebecca Schulz has written an opinion editorial on the current drought situation in the province. In a released statement, Press Secreta...
Dec 13, 2023
Alberta researchers call for public inquiry into program to ensure oilsands cleanup
Alberta university researchers are calling for an open public inquiry into a provincial program designed to ensure oilsands producers can pay to clean up after themselves. They say the agreement at an...
Dec 13, 2023