Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer mayor, council members, staunchly against party politics at municipal level
Red Deer's mayor believes enshrining party politics at the municipal level would be a "poor move" and detrimental to the flexibility of local governance. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver told Alb...
Mar 20, 2024
Red Deer considers creating stormwater utility fee as system ages
The City's stormwater system may one day be funded as a separate fee on Red Deerians' utility bills. At city council's meeting on Monday, administration presented a report outlining the next steps reg...
Mar 20, 2024
Central Alberta Humane Society facing financial struggles; defers loan payments for one year
The Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) is facing harsh financial struggles this year. At their meeting on Monday, Red Deer city council passed first reading to a request made by the Society (4505 7...
Mar 20, 2024
Bulldogs lose 5-4 to Saints in close overtime game
The Blackfalds Bulldogs lost 5-4 to the Spruce Grove Saints in a close overtime game on Tuesday night at the Grant Fuhr Arena. The Saints started the first period with two goals on Bulldogs goaltender...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer Regional Hospital employee allegedly attacked by patient in psychiatric unit
CAUTION: Some details and photos in this story may be disturbing to some readers. A staff member at the Red Deer Regional Hospital was allegedly attacked by a patient in the psychiatric unit earlier t...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveils new brand, marking 130 years of unwavering support
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new brand and logo during its 130th anniversary celebration Monday night.Hundreds attended the event held March 18, 2024, at the Harvest Cent...
Mar 19, 2024
Public hearing set for April 15 regarding Red Deer's updated Land Use Bylaw
A public hearing has been set for April 15 regarding Red Deer's updated Land Use Bylaw (LUB). At Monday's meeting, city council passed first reading on the LUB, now called the Zoning Bylaw, triggering...
Mar 19, 2024
Snowfall warning issued for Red Deer area, RCMP warn of poor travelling conditions
A snowfall warning is in place for the Red Deer area. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada: 10-30 cm of snow is expected by Friday morning across southern Alberta. A multi-day snowfall e...
Mar 19, 2024 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Three stabbed, including police officer, in Red Deer's downtown
UPDATED - 4:30 p.m., March 19, 2024 RCMP in Red Deer say multiple suspected stabbings were the cause of a heavy police presence in the area of 50 Avenue and 52 Street, on the edge of the city's downto...
Mar 19, 2024
Fourth site for future permanent shelter no longer on table; focus placed on province
The most recently considered site for a future permanent shelter in Red Deer is no longer on the table after city council ceased negotiations with the private landowner last week; the focus is now on ...
Mar 18, 2024