Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rimbey RCMP investigating fatal snowmobile collision
An investigation is underway following a fatal snowmobile collision northeast of Bluffton, AB, Saturday afternoon.On Mar. 25, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Rimbey RCMP responded to a report of a s...
Mar 27, 2023
Budget to include rebate for groceries, increase RESP withdrawal limit: source
OTTAWA - A federal source says Tuesday's budget will extend the temporary boost to the GST rebate for low-income Canadians, but will frame the payment as help with the rising cost of groceries. The go...
Mar 27, 2023
Temporary road bans during spring thaw in Red Deer
Temporary road bans throughout the City of Red Deer have already come into effect. With spring well on its way, the City says road bans were put in place on March 24 at 7 a.m. for trucks to prevent se...
Mar 27, 2023
Border crossings returning to pre-pandemic opening hours
OTTAWA - Opening hours are being extended at 39 border crossings with the United States and at several airports across the country as the Canada Border Services Agency returns to pre-pandemic hours. T...
Mar 27, 2023
Zelenskyy meets with UN atomic agency chief in Ukraine
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with U.N. atomic energy chief Rafael Mariano Grossi in Ukraine. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows ...
Mar 27, 2023
Funeral for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to family dispute
EDMONTON - A regimental funeral is set to be held today for two Edmonton police officers who were shot and killed by a 16-year-old boy. Police say a 2 1/2-kilometre procession from the Alberta legisla...
Mar 27, 2023
Slain officers' families issue statements thanking public for support
EDMONTON - The families of two Edmonton police officers fatally shot earlier this month have issued statements thanking the public for their support. The statements from the families of Const. Brett R...
Mar 26, 2023
UPDATE: Sipekne'katik RCMP continue with firearms investigation
Update: This RCMP update on March 27, 2023 is relating to a previous story published by the Canadian Press on March 26, 2023. INDIAN BROOK, N.S. - Sipekne'katik RCMP is continuing with the firearms in...
Mar 26, 2023 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo five years after bus crash
Brandy Hehn was a regular in the kidney dialysis unit at the Regina General Hospital when the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash happened five years ago. Sixteen people died and 13 were injured after a...
Mar 26, 2023
Rebels wrap regular season with 5-1 drubbing of 'Canes; playoff opponent determined
The Red Deer Rebels' 5-1 win Saturday night at home over Lethbridge was all a formality in concluding the regular season.The Rebels wrapped up the Central Division title and second seed in the Eastern...
Mar 25, 2023