Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the last two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season. Federal officials say above-normal temperatures and dr...

Residents are invited to the Rotary Club of Red Deer's Black Tie Bingo for its 29th year, running on Tuesday, October 29 at the Red Deer Resort and Casino. The event is a major fundraiser for the orga...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back in Ottawa today as members of Parliament get set for a vote that could - but likely won't - bring down his minority government. Conservative Leader Pierr...

In what is their most concerted effort to date, Red Deer Polytechnic and its Students' Association (SA) are recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), Sept. 30, with a week full...

A new provincial rebate program aims to help local governments to lower their electricity bills and reduce emissions. The Government of Alberta is launching the Municipal Electricity Generation Progra...

Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical procedure in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights. In an online video, Smith s...

Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) responded to a small fire at the BA Hotel (2807 50 Avenue) at 4:27 p.m. on September 23 and had it under control in less than ten minutes. Assistant Deputy Chief Eva...

Operation Food Lift, a unique community event and essential fundraiser for the Red Deer Food Bank, has been taking to the skies for more than 25 years and returns this Sunday, September 29.Held at the...

The Alberta government says it is increasing access to recovery-oriented care in Red Deer by launching several new initiatives within the community. Provincial officials say they have built a system o...

UPDATE: Sept. 25, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Red Deer RCMP report that Morgan Trommel has been located safe. Mounties would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. -- For local news delivered da...