Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 9, 2024
Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, leading defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa Ameri...
Jul 9, 2024
Provincial government taking aim at problem wildlife
Alberta's government says it is taking action to protect Albertans lives and livelihoods from problem wildlife, including grizzly bears. So far in 2024, the Alberta government says there have been sig...
Jul 9, 2024
Midair crash between plane and helicopter near airport NW of Edmonton
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating after a plane and helicopter collided midair near a small Alberta airport.Somehow, there were no injuries, the TSB reports.They say the...
Jul 9, 2024
More drugs and firearms seized in relation to recent Red Deer bust
More drugs and firearms have been seized in Red Deer as a follow-up to an investigation that took place in late May 2024. On June 26, 2024 ALERT Red Deer's organized crime team searched a home and veh...
Jul 9, 2024
Penhold public service building development gets final funding approval
Penhold's town council has passed second and third reading of a debenture bylaw allowing them to borrow $5.5 million to fund a new combined public services and fire hall building after a public hearin...
Jul 9, 2024
Council approves apartment development for Clearview Ridge
During the July 8 city council meeting, council unanimously approved a development permit application for a five-storey apartment complex to be built at 6 Colby Avenue in Clearview Ridge. The proposed...
Jul 8, 2024