Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall
VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...
Aug 12, 2023
Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - The death toll has risen to 80 as a result of the wildfires that decimated parts of the island of Maui this past week, officials in Hawaii said Friday. The number of confirmed f...
Aug 12, 2023
Alberta RCMP provides tips to reduce vehicle thefts this summer
Summers in Alberta can be a busy time, with everyone out and about enjoying the warm weather. However, the Alberta RCMP note that everyone spending more time outdoors can also lead to an increase in t...
Aug 11, 2023
St. Patrick's Community School prepares for new school year on Monday
Red Deer's year-round St. Patrick's Community School has announced their first day of school will be this Monday for the upcoming 2023/24 academic year. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) stat...
Aug 11, 2023
Lahaina destruction hits close to home for Red Deerian
As devastation reigns on the island of Maui, specifically in the town of Lahaina, which is home to about 13,000 people, it's all hitting close to the heart for at least one Red Deerian. Val Jensen, wh...
Aug 10, 2023
AHS launches Indigenous support line in central Alberta to help them navigate the health system
Announced on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a support line for Indigenous peoples in the Central Zone to help them navigate the health ...
Aug 10, 2023
Red Deerians head to Dairy Queen for Blizzards on Miracle Treat Day
There may be a thunderstorm outside but central Albertans will be wanting Blizzards on Thursday with Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day. On August 10, all Dairy Queen locations in the region, including t...
Aug 10, 2023
Alberta RCMP issue more than 2,300 tickets over long weekend
Over the Heritage Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP say they conducted traffic safety enforcement across the province. Between August 4 - 7, 2023, RCMP confirm they issued a total of 2,317 traffic ticket...
Aug 09, 2023
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care temporary closures this week
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed temporarily at various times throughout the week, according to Alberta Health Services (AHS). They say due to gaps in physician...
Aug 09, 2023
Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'
EDMONTON - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz says Ottawa is threatening the province by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't r...
Aug 08, 2023