Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
16-year-old charged with possession and trafficking following search by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 16-year-old under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a search of their residence that allegedly found them in possession of hundreds of grams o...
Mar 28, 2025
RCMP report poor road conditions across the province
The Alberta RCMP are advising the public to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Road conditions pose significant hazards across the province, including in central Alberta. Accord...
Mar 28, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Mark Carney set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning
OTTAWA - A White House official says Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning. More to come. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
Mar 28, 2025
RCMP won't lay charges after incident in Red Deer with anti-immigrant signs
Charges will not be laid in relation to a concerning incident which took place in Red Deer March 1.That day, a handful of people were seen holding up signs and a flag in at least three locations withi...
Mar 28, 2025
Red Deer green cart collection returning to weekly schedule
The City of Red Deer would like to inform residents that green cart collections will return to a weekly schedule starting Monday, March 31. Green carts are an easy way for residents to dispose of thei...
Mar 27, 2025
Alberta introducing new fund for traffic safety following changes to photo radar guidelines
Alberta's government has launched a new $13 million Traffic Safety Fund for municipalities to upgrade local roads and intersections that pose demonstrated safety risks. The move comes just ahead of Ap...
Mar 27, 2025
Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tarif...
Mar 27, 2025
'It's the Wild West': How AI is creating new frontiers for crime in Canada
VANCOUVER - Canadian police patrolling corners of the dark web are well aware of the commonly nefarious ways criminals exploit artificial intelligence. There's deepfake pornography. Voice impersonatio...
Mar 27, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is channelling Winston Churchill to categorically reject accusations she is turning her back on Canada by meeting and talking to U.S. officials and influencers who wish ...
Mar 26, 2025
Trial scheduled for Red Deer man charged in Florida
A Red Deer man is to stand trial this June in Florida.As rdnewsNOW reported previously, James Hjelmeland, 30, was charged in February 2025, on four counts related to alleged sexual exploitation.The ch...
Mar 26, 2025