Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

A brush fire had Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) members occupied Wednesday afternoon.The fire occurred in a forested area between the south ends of the 50 Avenue and 49 Avenue bridges.Crews were c...

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) pedestrian bridge will be receiving significant upgrades to preserve and extend the life of the structure as part of a federally funded, province-wide infrastructure...

As Canada Day approaches, Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) is reminding residents of the Fireworks Bylaw, which regulates the sale, possession, and use of fireworks within city limits. City official...

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province plans to opt out of the federal government's dental care plan by 2026. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Smith says the program ...

Two local agencies will benefit from a new charity event coming up in January 2025.The Outreach Centre and Hockey Alberta Foundation have announced the Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challeng...

WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday.The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike notice that could mean a work sto...

EDMONTON - Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers started his NHL off-season Tuesday by taking the Stanley Cup for a swim at Fort Lauderdale Beach. Later this week, he will appear on TV and talk show...

Innisfail RCMP are investigating a pair of break and enters.In the early morning hours of June 25, police received multiple reports of break-ins at locations including the Oklahoma Community Hall, as ...

Lacombe County council has adopted a new QEII West Area Structure Plan with hopes that it will drive economic growth and protect agricultural lands.The plan accounts for areas to the west of both Laco...

The Town of Sylvan Lake has created a new restriction zone where tents or sunshades that are larger than one square metre will not be permitted.The restricted zone is north of the asphalt walking trai...