Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Canadian leaders are condemning a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, saying there's no place for violence in a democracy. Federal Conservative leade...

Firefighting and emergency management efforts continue in the Forest Protection Area with no new evacuation alerts or orders, and no new States of Local Emergency have been declared. Rain has fallen o...

Whether staying home, camping, enjoying the Red Deer River or other outdoor activities, the City of Red Deer is asking residents to remember to take the proper precautions for chosen activities to ens...

The Westerner Days parade will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Motorists are advised of multiple road closures and traffic detours, as well as transit disruptions that may impact commutes.Road...

It was a hot and windy day at Olds Golf Club for the final round of the Alberta U19 Championship. Officials with Alberta Golf say there was high drama in the girls division with Sydney Bisgrove, Aasth...

A man charged following a police tasering incident at Bower Place Shopping Centre this spring has been sentenced to 45 days in jail. Jamal Ahmad, 38, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Ju...

Red Deer Regional Airshow officials are reminding show-goers that the event is not happening in 2024.Ashley Nelson, interim director of business development and communications with Red Deer Regional A...

Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region. Officials say Red Deer's current fire danger risk is very high, as determi...

The Reading College, an annual literacy-focused summer program for young students struggling with reading and writing, has 69 students this year and showcased their progress at an open house on July 1...

Crews with the City of Red Deer's Electric, Light and Power Department (EL&P) are investigating the cause of a large power outage early Thursday morning. Dean Walker, Senior Utilities Superintende...