Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer's Eileen Park wins 68th Canadian Junior Girls Championship
Eileen Park of Red Deer, played an amazing and dominant final round to win the 68th playing of the Canadian Junior Girls Championship presented by BDO at Hampton Golf and Country Club in Hampton, N.B....
Jul 27, 2023
Springbrook parking restrictions, road closures and traffic details during Red Deer Regional Airshow
The Red Deer Regional Airshow will take place on Saturday, July 29 and on Sunday, July 30 at the Red Deer Regional Airport located in the community of Springbrook. Red Deer County officials say area r...
Jul 27, 2023
Three local athletes head to Canadian Track & Field Championship this week in B.C.
Three Red Deer athletes headed to British Columbia yesterday to compete in the Canadian Track & Field Championship. From July 27-30, athletes from across the country will be competing at the McLeo...
Jul 27, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter to Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen calling on him to continue to grow opportunities for newcomers.In her letter, the Pre...
Jul 27, 2023
Road closure on Red Deer's 47 Avenue on Thursday
Red Deer drivers are being advised of an upcoming road closure on 47 Avenue tomorrow.Starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 47 Ave. will be closed between 49 Street and 50 (Ross) Street until 8 p.m....
Jul 26, 2023
Minister of Infrastructure receives mandate letter from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie calling on him to continue to build Alberta.In her letter, the Premier outlines her expectations that Albe...
Jul 26, 2023
Red Deer Lions Club raises half a million dollars for community over 15 Annual Golf Tournaments
CORRECTION: rdnewsNOW was given an error in their information regarding the fundraising total of the 15th Annual Golf Tournament. Half a million dollars was raised over 15 tournaments. The Red Deer Li...
Jul 26, 2023
Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier
CALGARY - The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic charging its patients fees for faster access to a physician is an outlier and it will take action against any clinic that follows suit. A...
Jul 26, 2023
Sinead O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56
Singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor has died at 56. The gifted and troubled Irish performer was known for her shaved head and for her fierce and expressive voice. O'Connor, who began her musical career ...
Jul 26, 2023
Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a dramatic change to his inner circle Wednesday, bringing in a number of new faces to cabinet and shuffling veterans into new roles. Here's what you need to...
Jul 26, 2023