Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer Polytechnic encourages graduates to get involved in community at 2023 Convocation
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated the Class of 2023 on Friday with families, community members and employees at the 59th Convocation Ceremonies. More than 620 of 1,470 eligible RDP graduates atten...
Jun 02, 2023
Ponoka church has rainbow steps vandalized with eggs and tar
RCMP are investigating after someone threw eggs at and splattered tar, as well as another unknown substance, on a rainbow walkway leading up to the doors at Ponoka United Church.This comes on day one ...
Jun 02, 2023
Climbing Tree conference builds hope for young women, who pay it forward
At Red Deer Polytechnic this week, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) brought together 150 girls and young women, aged 14-20, for a transformative experience.The Climbing Tree Mentorshi...
Jun 02, 2023
Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting in favour of his...
Jun 02, 2023
Feds open to cutting plastic production but global agreement will be hard: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is not opposed to cutting back on how many plastic products are made as the world works toward a global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. B...
Jun 02, 2023
Chinook's Edge and Red Deer Catholic school divisions receive $20,000 for suicide prevention
Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) have been named the recipients of a $20,000 donation from the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation. Officials say the fun...
Jun 01, 2023
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP resolve bomb threat at Central Middle School
Update 2:05 p.m. - Red Deer RCMP are advising the public that the previously unfolding event at Central Middle School in downtown Red Deer has been resolved. Officers say they have identified and loca...
Jun 01, 2023 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Community Spring Feast to welcome all this Saturday in Red Deer
Sacred ceremony, a 30-foot high tipi, a four-foot wide frying pan for bannock, and a feast like no other you'll find in Red Deer... These are among the things one may experience at this year's 15th an...
May 31, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 31, 2023
Officials with the provincial government say Albertans who are evacuated or returning home should regularly check in with local authorities for the latest information. Current situation Weather patter...
May 31, 2023
Oilers acquire rights to prospect Jayden Grubbe from Rangers for fifth-round pick
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers traded a fifth-round pick in this year's draft to the New York Rangers for the rights to prospect Jayden Grubbe. Grubbe, 20, has 39 goals and 95 assists in 194 Western H...
May 31, 2023