Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Swimming schedules adjusted in response to extreme heat in Red Deer
In response to the high temperatures expected through most of the week, The City of Red Deer has adjusted swimming schedules at local recreation facilities and spray parks. Public swimming times at th...
Jul 22, 2024
Secret Service director says Trump assassination attempt was biggest agency 'failure' in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) - The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency's "most significant operational failure" in decades. Director Kimber...
Jul 22, 2024
Harris looks to lock up the Democratic nomination after Biden steps aside, reordering the 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within t...
Jul 22, 2024
Heat warning remains in effect across Alberta
High temperatures will continue to persist in Alberta.Environment Canada says the province-wide heat warning remain in effect.Daytime highs are expected to be between 28 and 37 degrees Celsius while o...
Jul 22, 2024
Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for Red Deer
As a heat warning continues, wildfire smoke has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to issue a Special Air Quality Statement for the Red Deer area and others around the province.The ...
Jul 21, 2024
One of three charged in local auto theft ring, ordered to stand trial
One of three people facing criminal charges in relation to a series of alleged auto thefts has been ordered to stand trial. William Raymond Blackwood, 47, of Lac Ste. Anne County, AB, was ordered to s...
Jul 19, 2024
St. Albert RCMP searching for stabbing suspect
St. Albert RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a wanted male. Mounties say 28-year-old Kaj Alexander Randall is wanted in relation to the stabling of two female youth in St. Albert, one of ...
Jul 19, 2024 (St. Albert RCMP)
Proposed class-action lawsuit filed over Calgary water main break
CALGARY - A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Calgary over a major water main break claiming businesses lost significant revenue. In a statement of claim filed Wednesday...
Jul 19, 2024
'Use of force justified' in Red Deer officer-involved shooting, says ASIRT
An investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has determined there are no reasonable grounds to believe an offence was committed when a Red Deer RCMP officer fired their gun a...
Jul 19, 2024
Parks Day encourages Albertans to get out and explore
As the annual Parks Day approaches, this year on July 20, Albertans are encouraged to get outside and enjoy the hundreds of provincial parks and recreation areas the province has to offer.Government o...
Jul 19, 2024