Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Court-generated delay in local murder case
The appointment of a former Red Deer defence lawyer to provincial court judge last month has now led to a delay in a local murder case.T. Michael Scrase was previously serving as the defence lawyer fo...
Aug 05, 2021
TELUS expands 5G network to Red Deer
Count Red Deer as one of the latest Canadian communities to become part of the TELUS 5G network.TELUS is investing $14.5 billion in Alberta through 2024 to support network connectivity it calls vital....
Aug 05, 2021
Hajdu pens letter to Alberta, asks for science behind plan to lift COVID rules
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has sent a letter to her Alberta counterpart saying she shares concerns about the province's plan to lift all of its COVID-19 health restrictions. In the l...
Aug 05, 2021
Canadian Damian Warner wins gold in decathlon, sets Olympic record
TOKYO - Canadian Damian Warner has won gold and set an Olympic record in the decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics. Warner capped off the 10-discipline event with a fifth-place finish in the 1,500 metres an...
Aug 05, 2021
Start time of Canada-Sweden women's soccer gold-medal game changed to evening
CHIBA, Japan - Olympic organizers are changing the start time of the women's soccer gold-medal game between Canada and Sweden. A Canada Soccer spokesperson confirms the match will now be played Friday...
Aug 05, 2021
Red Deer County resident acclaimed as official Senate candidate for Conservative Party of Canada
Alberta Senate candidate Pam Davidson of Red Deer County has received official confirmation from the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) that she has been acclaimed as a CPC candidate. Davidson's candi...
Aug 04, 2021
Red Deer under another heat warning until weekend
A new heat warning has been issued for Red Deer and area.Daytime highs are expected to reach 29 degrees Celsius over the next two days, with overnight lows around 14.Cooler temperatures are anticipate...
Aug 04, 2021
New female-focused changeroom unveiled at Red Deer's Kinsmen Arenas
Sport Chek put big smiles on the faces of some local female hockey players in Red Deer this week as they unveiled a new dressing room recognizing and celebrating the importance of females in sports. E...
Aug 04, 2021 Eleven female Red Deer Minor Hockey players excitedly checked out the new female-focused dressing room at the Kinsmen Community Arenas on Aug. 3, 2021. (rdnewsNOW/Jordan Davidson)
Alberta's top doctor apologizes for causing 'confusion, fear or anger' on COVID-19
CALGARY - Alberta's top doctor is apologizing for causing "confusion, fear or anger" after communicating the province's plan to eliminate remaining public health measures. In a column sent to various ...
Aug 04, 2021
De Grasse ends Canada's two-day medal drought in Tokyo in electrifying fashion
TOKYO - After two days without any medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Andre De Grasse got Canada back on the board with the greatest run of his stellar career. The decorated sprinter finally added Olympic ...
Aug 04, 2021