Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
2nd annual Afro-Caribbean Festival bringing culture to downtown Red Deer Aug. 17 & 18
The second annual Afro Caribbean Festival is coming to Red Deer's downtown Aug. 17 & 18.Hosted by the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta (ACCoCA), the free-to-attend festival offers a uni...
Aug 11, 2024
Gold medallists McIntosh, Katzberg carry Canada's flag as Paris Olympic Games close
PARIS - The Paris Olympics are over. And so is a historic Games for Canada. Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg carried the Canadian flag into the closing ceremony of the Paris Games on Sunday after he...
Aug 11, 2024
Discovery Canyon reopens at River Bend after water quality concerns
The Discovery Canyon water feature in Red Deer, which unexpectedly had to close in late July due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria, is once again open.Located at River Bend, water continued to pump...
Aug 10, 2024
Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday
Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return home. Richard Ireland told an online news conference on Saturday that details on the exact time of the annou...
Aug 10, 2024
Overdue hiker in Nordegg area found deceased after three-day search
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are sharing the unfortunate news that an overdue hiker in the Nordegg backcountry has been found deceased.The 55-year-old was noted to RCMP as overdue on Aug. 5. This led to ...
Aug 9, 2024
Major road closure coming to Barrett Drive in Bower area
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions as crews work to replace catch basins, repair concrete sidewalks and curbs, and rehabilitate pavement between Bannerman Cl...
Aug 9, 2024
Traffic disruption happening downtown Red Deer Aug. 12-23
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 49 Avenue and 45 Street as crews work in the area.Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 12 until 4 p.m. on Friday, Augus...
Aug 9, 2024
Canadian men's 4x100 team wins Olympic gold
PARIS - Canada's men's 4x100-metre relay team has claimed Olympic gold. With Andre De Grasse running the anchor leg, the Canadians posted a winning time of 37.5 seconds in Friday's final. South Africa...
Aug 9, 2024
'Bold and brilliant:' Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze
CALGARY - The Alberta wildland firefighter killed while battling a blaze in Jasper National Park last weekend is being remembered for his big personality and sense of humour. Alberta Wildfire spokeswo...
Aug 9, 2024
Doctors urge immediate action by the Alberta government to stabilize health care
A key Alberta doctor advocacy group is calling on the province to move quickly to stabilize emergency rooms and family clinics with fresh funding, amid what they see as a dire situation for acute and ...
Aug 9, 2024