Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Hit and run suspect sought after incident in Anders area
Red Deer RCMP are turning to the public for help following an alleged hit and run in the city this week.They say it was just before 1 p.m. on Sept. 2 when Mounties responded to a reported hit and run ...
Sep 3, 2025
Drive-thru bank approved for soon former Carnival Cinemas site
Rezoning will allow for a new drive-thru bank in Capstone.Red Deer city council unanimously passed second and third reading of a proposed amendment to the Capstone Area Redevelopment Plan and zoning b...
Sep 3, 2025
AI chatbots changing online threat landscape as Ottawa reviews legislation
OTTAWA - Wrongful death lawsuits citing the activities of artificial intelligence chatbots are underway in the United States, as reports emerge of mental health issues and delusions induced by AI syst...
Sep 3, 2025
Air Canada ramping up operations to near full schedule by Friday
MONTREAL - Air Canada says it expects to be operating close to its full network schedule by Friday. The airline says it is continuing to ramp up its operations in a press release Thursday. This comes ...
Aug 22, 2025
Rising heat a 'public health crisis' for workers, including in Canada: WHO
TORONTO - The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a "public health crisis" for workers around the globe and experts say Canada is no exception. The WHO and the World Meteorolo...
Aug 22, 2025
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre receives an increase in provincial funding
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, along with seven other centre's across Alberta, will receive an increase in funding from the provincial government to help support children who are victims o...
Aug 21, 2025
Taxpayers advocate applauds Alberta new expense reporting rules
An Alberta taxpayers advocate is applauding the provincial government's latest expense disclosure policy. Premier Danielle Smith's government says it's reverting to its previous rules after critics fr...
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Rate changes coming to City of Red Deer rec facilities and cemetery services
The City of Red Deer has announced as of Sept. 1, there will be rate changes to fees at the city's recreation facilities and cemetery services.The change comes following 2024-25 budget deliberations b...
Aug 21, 2025
Chinook's Edge School Division adds 51 new teachers
Chinook's Edge School Division has welcomed 51 new teachers ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.This compares to the 48 new teachers who joined the division ahead of the 2024-25 school year and 38 in 2...
Aug 21, 2025
Man charged in Red Deer robbery to be sentenced next month
Sentencing has been set for a Red Deer man charged in a local robbery. Aurie Hayley Peigan, 31, is scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer court of Justice on Sept. 29, 2025. He was charged with one coun...
Aug 21, 2025