Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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 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