Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RDES encourages extra caution due to dry conditions
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...
Jul 11, 2024
Reading College open house shows off student progress
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...
Jul 11, 2024
Roughly 1,000 customers affected by early morning power outage in Red Deer
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...
Jul 11, 2024
The Grand Parade highlights need to honour seniors, and closing gap between them and youth
Bridges Community Living in Red Deer is once again inviting the community to celebrate seniors by taking part in the annual Grand Parade, a national initiative intended to honour our aging friends and...
Jul 11, 2024
LOCATED: Shauntez Aubin, 15, of Red Deer
Shauntez Aubin has been located safe. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. -- Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Goo...
Jul 10, 2024 (Red Deer RCMP)
Province issues fire ban for the entire forest protection area
Due to increasing wildfire danger and many active wildfires across the province, Alberta's government is implementing a fire ban for the entire Forest Protection Area as of 4:00 p.m., July 10. Provinc...
Jul 10, 2024
Stolen cannabis products, firearms, and more seized in Red Deer RCMP bust
Red Deer RCMP's Crime Reduction Team (CRT) seized about $19,000 worth of stolen cannabis products, multiple firearms, ammunition, and other stolen property after executing a search warrant on a reside...
Jul 10, 2024
Red Deer RCMP issue tickets to impaired driver after serious two-vehicle crash
One person was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons following a serious motor vehicle collision in Red Deer late on July 5, RCMP confirm.Cst. Cory Riggs with Red Deer RCMP says police got the c...
Jul 10, 2024
Alberta sets new record for summer electricity use
More electricity was used on Tuesday than in any other day in the summer in Alberta.That is according to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), who says the province hit a new all-time summer pe...
Jul 10, 2024
Red Deer florist a major part of travelling exhibit at Calgary Stampede
A Red Deer florist and her team have earned some much deserved spotlight at the Calgary Stampede.Calyx Floral Design, which has been around for 17 years, is one of the featured florists in the Fleurs ...
Jul 09, 2024