Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
New trial dates set for man accused of first-degree murder in fatal Red Deer arson fire
New trial dates have been set for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer two years ago. Raymond Richard, 39, of Red Deer, was originally scheduled fo...
May 28, 2024
Bradley wins Breakaway Roping title; Broncos produce strong CCFR showing
The Olds College Broncos rodeo team has another Canadian College Rodeo Association (CCRA) champion in its stable. Becky Bradley was rewarded for her consistency at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rod...
May 28, 2024 (Becky Bradley of the Olds College Broncos catches a calf in the Breakaway Roping competition at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rodeo in Brooks. Credit: Wildwood Imagery
LOCATED: Tristan Walker, 26, of Red Deer
Tristan Walker 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...
May 28, 2024 (Red Deer RCMP)
Dairy Innovation West (milk) shakes up western market
Currently undergoing construction, Dairy Innovation West (DIW), a milk processing facility, is poised to make groundbreaking impacts to the transportation and environmental footprint of the dairy indu...
May 28, 2024
Daring West Country wild foal rescue caught on video
"Dustin, be careful!" Words heard in video footage of a West Country man rescuing a wild foal caught in a thicket near the edge of a cliff. The rescue, which happened May 26 west of Sundre in the Pant...
May 28, 2024 Photo: (Screenshot from video by Debbie McGauran. Used with permission)
Robertson powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 lead in Western Conference final
EDMONTON - Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's W...
May 27, 2024
City council supports Innisfail proposition to Alberta Municipalities
Red Deer city council will support the Town of Innisfail's proposition to Alberta Municipalities (AB Munis) to review a report on recreational infrastructure deficits within municipalities across the ...
May 27, 2024
LOCATED: Darson Debassige, 20, of Samson First Nation
Maskwacis RCMP report that Darson Debassige has been located safe. Mounties would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. -- Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsN...
May 27, 2024
Overnight road work underway in Red Deer
Over the next three weeks, from Sunday, May 26 to Friday, June 14, city crews will be performing a number of painting operations in and around the major intersections within the city. Work will be per...
May 27, 2024 Photo 21011672 © Gregory21 | Dreamstime.com
Lindsay Thurber student named Miss Teenage Red Deer 2024
The Miss Teenage Red Deer 2024 title has been awarded to Elizabela Mackenzie, who will be travelling to Toronto in July to represent the city in the Miss Teenage Canada pageant. A grade nine student a...
May 27, 2024