Sheldon Spackman

Mark Carney calls five-week federal election, with vote on April 28

Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 23, 2025

Rebels fall in final home game of the season

The Red Deer Rebels were hoping to wrap up their season at home on a high note but the Calgary Hitmen had different plans.On Friday night, the Hitmen beat the Rebels 4-1 in front of 6,326 fans at the ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 22, 2025

Top political parties gear up for Sunday election call

OTTAWA - With a federal election call widely expected on Sunday, the three main political parties are ramping up their attacks and trying to pitch their leaders as the best people to guide Canada thro...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 21, 2025

WHL and Victory+ partner to provide league-wide free streaming of games

Western Hockey League (WHL) fans across Canada and the world will soon have the ability to watch games for free.On Thursday the WHL and Victory+, a sports streaming service owned by A Parent Media Co....

Sheldon Spackman Mar 21, 2025

Health agency head rebuts Alberta government's defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

The former head of Alberta Health Services says arguments by the province that she was fired for incompetence are not only false, but also ``vindictive and malicious.'' A court filing from Athana Ment...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 21, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs. The meeting is taking place just days before Car...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 21, 2025

Red Deer RCMP latest in line for body-worn cameras

Red Deer's RCMP force is the newest edition to units in Alberta equipped with body-worn cameras (BWC). As of March 13, following the first round of training, body cameras have started to be deployed w...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 20, 2025 An officer shows what the body-worn cameras look like while on and recording. Cameras can be mounted at the height shown in the image, or higher up, above the "Police" logo. (rdnewsNOW/Ashley Lavallee-Koenig)

Spring season predicted to be warmer than normal for Red Deer region

Central Albertans should buckle up for a warmer than normal spring, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). While the warmth is sure to be welcomed by residents, Christy Climenhaga,...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 20, 2025

Alberta Premier makes demands during first meeting with PM Carney

The premier of Alberta met with Canada's new prime minister on Thursday for the first time.Danielle Smith says she and Mark Carney had a "very frank discussion" about a variety of topics, and emphasiz...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 20, 2025

Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

More financial support is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild. It is the largest funding package to be...