Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Hundreds of central Albertans pay their respects to "Red Deer's Beloved Son"
Hundreds of central Albertans gathered at Gaetz Memorial United Church and Parkland Pavilion at Westerner Park Thursday, to honour, remember, and pay tribute to a man many regarded as, "Red Deer's Bel...
Jan 05, 2024 Red Deer City Hall, the Red Deer Public Library, and flags at half-mast to honour the late Michael Dawe, who passed away suddenly on Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 67. Dawe was a current member of Red Deer city council at the time of his death. (rdnewsNOW/Alessia Proietti)
Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average
Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record.The province saw a total of 1,088 wildfires that burned about 22,000 square ...
Jan 05, 2024
Red Deer's first responders compete against Calgary and Edmonton for most blood donations
Red Deer's first responders will be battling against their colleagues in Calgary and Edmonton to see who can save more lives through blood donations this month.The Sirens for Life Alberta Challenge, r...
Jan 04, 2024
National Ribbon Skirt Day: Minister Wilson
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement Thursday on National Ribbon Skirt Day: "Through National Ribbon Skirt Day, we all have the opportunity to celebrat...
Jan 04, 2024 Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rick Wilson (Government of Alberta)
Downtown parking changes Thursday afternoon
There will be some changes to downtown parking Thursday afternoon to accommodate the large gathering that is expected to attend Councillor Michael Dawe's funeral service om Jan. 4, 2024.Between 12 p.m...
Jan 04, 2024
Former Pattison Media broadcaster shines in play-by-play role for PWHL
It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...
Jan 04, 2024
Head-on collision claims life of Red Deer woman
A Red Deer woman is dead and a Red Deer man seriously injured following a crash on Highway 9 east of Beiseker, AB, Tuesday evening.On Jan. 2, 2023, at 10:38 p.m. Airdrie RCMP received a report of a tw...
Jan 04, 2024
Alberta government supporting the Carnivores and Communities Program
Alberta's government says it is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve.Government off...
Jan 03, 2024
Rebels Wutzke named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December
The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday that Red Deer Rebels netminder Chase Wutzke has been named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December. Wutzke, 17, went 5-0-0-1 with a 1.66 goals-against av...
Jan 03, 2024
Christmas tree pick up begins in Ponoka January 23
The Town of Ponoka's annual collection of compostable Christmas trees begins Tuesday, January 23. Officials say the Town will make one pass down each back alley in Ponoka to pick up compostable Christ...
Jan 03, 2024