Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Mental health in a COVID world vital to keep tabs on: CMHA
In this pandemic world where it's still frowned upon to say you need a break from work to take a nap or go for a walk, it's also important to keep changing the narrative on mental health.That accordin...
Jan 28, 2022
Parliament Hill girds for massive truck convoy protest
The first trucks in a massive national convoy that was organized to protest the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers are due to arrive in the Ottawa area today. The c...
Jan 28, 2022
Premier emphasizes reason for caution as some key COVID figures trend downward
Today's COVID data is below...Alberta's premier says there continues to be good news regarding the COVID situation in the province, but also reason for caution.Alberta recorded 14 COVID-19 deaths and ...
Jan 27, 2022
WATCH: Premier Kenney, Dr. Hinshaw to give COVID update at 3:30
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, alongside the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will provide a live COVID update Thursday at 3:30.rdnewsNOW will have further coverage after the update ...
Jan 27, 2022
Suspects sought in alleged assault and robbery near Bower Ponds
Red Deer RCMP are asking the public for assistance in identifying three suspects involved in an alleged assault and robbery.On Jan. 18, at approximately 8:30 p.m., an adult male was walking southbound...
Jan 27, 2022
Red Deer Catholic shifts online for Grade 7-9 students at seven schools
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has moved students in grades 7-9 at seven schools to online learning.The shift was implemented Jan. 24, with students slated to return on Feb. 3.Affected schools inc...
Jan 27, 2022
Ponoka RCMP investigating serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 2
RCMP say road conditions are believed to have been a factor in a crash between a semi-trailer and a car on Wednesday afternoon.On Jan. 26, at 12:52 p.m., Ponoka RCMP were dispatched to a serious two v...
Jan 26, 2022
Blackfalds RCMP respond to multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2A
RCMP are continuing to look into the cause of a multi-vehicle crash north of Red Deer Monday afternoon.On Jan. 24, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a three-vehicle collision on...
Jan 26, 2022
Another temporary closure today of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
As of 7:30 Wednesday (Jan. 26) morning, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) is temporarily closed.Alberta Health Services issued a bulletin at about 6:45 this morning, saying the...
Jan 26, 2022
Rebels tame Broncos in 5-2 win
The Red Deer Rebels made every shot count Tuesday evening with a 5-2 win against the Swift Current Broncos at the Innovation Credit Union i-plex. The first period looked like it was going to be a stro...
Jan 25, 2022