Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
City council to decide on future of electricity management in Red Deer
On Monday, July 22, 2024, city council will consider next steps for the future operation of the City of Red Deer's electric utility. The ask of city council on Monday is to seek direction on creating ...
Jul 19, 2024
Local golfers wrap up competition at 2024 Alberta Men's Mid-Amateur Championship
Robert Mcwilliam of the Red Deer Golf & Country Club finished 27th overall at the 2024 Alberta Men's Mid-Amateur Championship this week. The event was held at the Barrhead Golf Club from July 16-1...
Jul 19, 2024
Canadian flights, hospitals, border disrupted during global technology outage
TORONTO - A global technology outage had grounded flights, disrupted hospitals and backed up border crossings in Canada on Friday, as reported issues persisted hours after the issues with Microsoft se...
Jul 19, 2024
Fire Restriction in effect for Lacombe County
Effective July 18, 2024, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to the prolonged period of hot weather. At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire permits and has s...
Jul 18, 2024
Accused in Coutts blockade trial feared food shortages, questioned COVID-19 vaccine
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - One of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says he was worried about government overreach, food shortages and the COVID-19 vaccine...
Jul 18, 2024
Community dishes up and dishes out for Kidney Foundation
A few hundred people showed up to the Big 105 and 106.7 Rewind Radio's Annual Chili Cook-Off and fundraiser Thursday, with the Michalsky Farm named as the Best Tasting Chili winner for their delectabl...
Jul 18, 2024
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Bob Newhart has died at age 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. The accountant-turned-comedian gained fame with a smas...
Jul 18, 2024
Alberta adding surveillance teams to monitor rural crime
The Government of Alberta has announced new funding that it believes will help to make rural communities safer.It will spend $4.3 million to add two surveillance teams to the Alberta Sheriffs. One tea...
Jul 18, 2024
Albertans set summer electricity use record Wednesday
Albertans consumed a record amount of electricity on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) says homes and businesses consumed 12,219 megawatts of power.The previous reco...
Jul 18, 2024
Wanted murderer amongst six charged in auto crimes investigation
Charges have been laid against six suspects following a year-long investigation into an organized auto theft and revinning operation. According to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), on...
Jul 18, 2024 Joseph Chlala, of Calgary. (ALERT)