Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Three Hills RCMP investigate fatal house fire
Two people are dead following a house fire in Trochu, AB early Sunday morning.On Sept. 4, 2022, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Three Hills RCMP received a 911 call of a home on fire with people trapped insi...
Sep 4, 2022
Positivity abound as CentreFest and Meet the Street begin
The weather is hot, but it couldn't get much better for this year's combined CentreFest and Meet the Street events in downtown Red Deer.While the second round of Meet the Street murals are permanent, ...
Sep 3, 2022
Crews battling wildfire north of Jasper
**Author's note: This story may at times be outdated, but will be updated as rdnewsNOW is able. The very latest is at wildfire.alberta.ca.JASPER, ALTA., Sept. 4, 9 a.m. -- Parks Canada officials say c...
Sep 3, 2022
Competing at home, seven golfers vie for Canadian Men's Senior Championship
Seven central Alberta golfers have qualified for this year's 2022 Canadian Men's Senior Championship, being held in Red Deer.From September 5-9, the Red Deer Golf & Country Club will host the even...
Sep 2, 2022
Red Deer issues city-wide fire ban
With the heat persisting, a fire ban is now in place for the city of Red Deer.Effective immediately, The City of Red Deer has issued a full city-wide fire ban, due to dry conditions and high temperatu...
Sep 2, 2022
Red Deer RCMP seeking two suspects connected to shooting
Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance to help identify two suspects believed to have been involved in a shooting early on Aug. 31.RCMP say that at about 2:12 a.m. on Wednesday, they received a c...
Sep 1, 2022
Rebels coach eager, players "chomping at the bit" as training camp looms
If you ask Red Deer Rebels head coach Steve Konowalchuk, the 2022/23 Western Hockey League (WHL) season has all the makings of being a bright one for his club.The fourth year WHL bench boss spoke to m...
Aug 31, 2022
Students set to return to class at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Thousands of students at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools are set to return to class this week.Kathleen Finnigan, Superintendent of Schools, says there's always tremendous excitement for everyone in...
Aug 31, 2022
Alberta to use $13.2 billion surplus to pay down debts
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is reporting strong economic gains and a budget surplus in its latest fiscal update. In the 2022-23 First Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement, the pro...
Aug 31, 2022
Kipp Scott donates new van to Central Alberta Humane Society
The Central Alberta Humane Society is celebrating what the organization describes as an amazing donation from Kipp Scott GMC, a local dealership that will help them with their animal and supply transp...
Aug 31, 2022