Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
25th annual Red Deer Hospital Lottery launches with dream home in Evergreen
The 2023 Red Deer Hospital Lottery, presented by the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, is ready for lift-off.The latest campaign, which features a record high $1.126 million dream home for its 25th...
Apr 14, 2023
Red Deer declares 2023 the 'Year of the Volunteer'
The City of Red Deer has declared 2023 as the Year of the Volunteer.On Thursday, Mayor Ken Johnston made the proclamation outside City Hall alongside City staff, councillors, and volunteers from vario...
Apr 14, 2023
List of recent violent attacks on public transit in Canada
Some cities have increased police presence on public transit after a series of attacks. Here is a list of some of the high-profile acts of violence on buses, trains or around transit stops across the ...
Apr 13, 2023
One year jail term for man convicted in arson fire at Innisfail hotel
A man charged in connection with a hotel fire in Innisfail last year has been sentenced to one year in jail.Joshua James Allen, 40, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 365 days in jail in Red Deer p...
Apr 13, 2023
Province announces over $10 million for seats in central Alberta post-secondary institutions
Over $10 million will be invested into post-secondary institutions in central Alberta, creating nearly 400 new seats, according to a recent announcement by the provincial government. The funding is pa...
Apr 13, 2023
Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike
OTTAWA - The union representing the largest number of federal public servants announced a countrywide strike mandate on Wednesday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strik...
Apr 13, 2023
Collecting Buffalo Hotel and Club Café memories
Saying goodbye is never easy, but as the time nears to say farewell to the Buffalo Hotel and Club Caf in Red Deer's downtown, City officials say Red Deer Archives, with the Red Deer Museum + Art Galle...
Apr 12, 2023
Rebels' Kai Uchacz up for WHL Player of the Year
On Wednesday, Red Deer Rebel Kai Uchacz was named the Central Division's finalist for the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy, which goes to the WHL's Player of the Year.Uchacz is the fourth Rebel up for one...
Apr 12, 2023
Two youths found deceased in Sylvan Lake hotel
Correction: RCMP provided rdnewsNOW with an incorrect detail; initially the story stated one of the girls was 10 years old. They have notified us that the girl is in fact 12 years old. Central Alberta...
Apr 12, 2023
Rebels refuse underdog label ahead of second round series versus Blades
The Red Deer Rebels could have their hands full with the Saskatoon Blades, the team they'll face starting Friday in the second round of the WHL Playoffs.Just don't call them underdogs.As impressive as...
Apr 12, 2023