Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Guilbeault hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'
OTTAWA - Canada's environment minister is hailing what he calls the "monumental" outcome of the United Nations climate summit. It's the first time the summit of nearly 200 countries has collectively a...
Dec 13, 2023
In the news today: Liberals to talk UN ceasefire stance and AI fears spark concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Liberal caucus meets after UN ceasefire vote Liberal MPs are set to gather for ...
Dec 13, 2023
École Olds High's Christmas Palooza raises $2,300+ for families in need
cole Olds High School's leadership class has successfully raised funds for the community's Christmas Angels through the school's 3rd annual Christmas Palooza. On Dec. 6, 2023, officials with Chinook's...
Dec 12, 2023 (Supplied)