Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Red Deerians may have noticed this week a few gas pumps running on empty in the city.Reports showed that Fas Gas stations, in particular, faced a shortage, with signs on their pumps that they were out...

In a year-end review, the City of Lacombe says that various positive relationships have helped them ensure a positive 2023 economically and socially. "It's really good to have a positive relationship ...

Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A recall notice publishe...

Snow clearing on select downtown streets in Red Deer resumes this evening as crews focus on ensuring roads are well-maintained, safe and accessible.City officials say crews will be focusing on:49 Aven...

The lottery that goes above and beyond is back with the launch of STARS LOTTERY Alberta. From now until March 21, 2024, people from across the province can buy their tickets for their chance to win th...

Didsbury Fire Rescue confirms an area home was destroyed by fire on Jan. 9.Fire Chief Curtis Mousseau says crews responded just after 10 a.m. that day to the home in rural Mountain View County, northe...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) said it is working as quickly as it can to get to your vehicle. The company said it received more than 49,000 requests for roadside assistance in t...

The Red Deer Rebels beat the number one ranked team in the Canadian Hockey League, the Saskatoon Blades, in a 5-4 victory at the Peavey Mart Centrium this Wednesday night. The Blades are also first ov...

Alberta's oil and gas producers spent nearly $700 million in 2022 on cleaning up the hundreds of thousands of old wells that dot the province, the regulator's first report on the extent of those liabi...

Canada should be on "high alert" for 2024 wildfires, a scientist with the Canadian Forest Service said Friday, as he offered a sweeping view of last year's record-shattering season. Research scientist...