Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
'At times, we were too soft': Sutter on Rebels missing playoffs for first time in over a decade
The fact the Red Deer Rebels are on the outside looking in as the WHL playoffs begin this Friday is disappointing in the eyes of Red Deer Rebels owner Brent Sutter. The club missed the playoffs for th...
Mar 26, 2025
PEP Society expanding to Red Deer to support loved ones of those experiencing addiction
The PEP Society, or Parents Empowering Parents -- a support group for loved ones of those experiencing addiction -- is expanding to Red Deer.The group's first session is April 1, and will continue to ...
Mar 26, 2025
Liberals and Conservatives taking their federal election campaigns to Quebec
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec. Poilievre, who held a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday night with an estimated crowd of...
Mar 26, 2025
Drayton Valley man gets life sentence in Red Deer man's murder
A Drayton Valley man charged in the death of a Red Deer man over three years ago has been given a life sentence with parole ineligibility of 14 years and a firearm prohibition. Jordan David Ruff, 32, ...
Mar 25, 2025