Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Heat Warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding areas
A Heat Warning has been issued for many parts of central Alberta including the Red Deer region.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), this warning affects the Red Deer-Ponoka-Innis...
Jun 29, 2023
Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta
Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier remembers never feeling safe during the decade he spent at a residential school in northern Alberta. "I always had to stay on high alert when I was the...
Jun 29, 2023
Sylvan Lake mare gives rare birth to twin stillborn babies; becomes new mother to an orphan foal
As the sun rose Sunday morning, one horse near Sylvan Lake was beginning to bring new life into the world. However, the atmosphere swiftly became somber as not all births have happy endings. Dr. Rick ...
Jun 28, 2023 (L-R) Debbie McGauran's grandson Hunter; McGauran, owner of Iris; veterinarian Dr. Rick Katchuik; Iris and Rath. (rdnewsNOW/Alessia Proietti)
Red Deer Task Force on Homelessness formally launched
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has formally launched its Task Force on Homelessness, with an aim of "better understanding" the issue locally, and identifying areas where the business ...
Jun 28, 2023
Joint Communique: Western Premiers' Conference
Canada's Western premiers say their focus moving forward is on the economy, affordability and future prosperity.Premiers of Canada's Western provinces and territories met in Whistler, B.C., to discuss...
Jun 28, 2023
Alberta premier's office says she was unaware of new opioid data before election
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office is denying the Opposition's claim that her government concealed the latest data on opioid-related deaths until after the provincial election.The premier's press...
Jun 28, 2023
Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country welcomed more than 145,000 immigrants during the first three months of the year. That's the highest number for a single quarter on record, since comparable ...
Jun 28, 2023
Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk
OTTAWA - Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test. In a survey of 1,512...
Jun 28, 2023
Alberta NDP announces shadow cabinet and other leadership roles
The Alberta NDP announced its new shadow cabinet and other caucus leadership roles on Tuesday.The Rachel Notley-led NDP won 38 seats in the recent provincial election to form the Official Opposition i...
Jun 27, 2023
Alberta opioid deaths hit record highs, Red Deer behind only Lethbridge for death rate
Deaths from opioids in Alberta are hitting new and tragic heights, according to new data released Tuesday on the Alberta substance use surveillance system.There were 179 across Alberta in April alone,...
Jun 27, 2023