Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Researchers call for storm-resistant measures in provincial building codes
OTTAWA - As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for new provincial building code measures to better protect homes. Researchers with Western U...
Aug 4, 2023
Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
CALGARY - Alberta's government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk. Alberta's 2030 bid committee called the move an "unexpected decision" as the group h...
Aug 3, 2023
Registration for fall arts and recreation programming begins August 15
Red Deerians are encouraged to mark their calendars for fall program registration, happening soon. New program options are viewable Thursday, August 10, on My Activity Guide, and registration will beg...
Aug 3, 2023
Building permit values continue decrease in July
Officials with the City of Red Deer have announced that building permit values decreased in July, with 92 approved permits valued at $6 million, compared with 85 permits issued in July 2022 worth $16 ...
Aug 3, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter for Minister of Mental Health and Addiction
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams calling on him to address the mental health and addiction crisis. In her letter, government o...
Aug 3, 2023
One dead after train and vehicle collide in Leduc County near Edmonton: RCMP
LEDUC, Alta. - RCMP are now clear from the scene of a fatal collision involving a train near Edmonton Thursday morning.According to Leduc RCMP, normal traffic flow has now resumed on Highway 21.On Aug...
Aug 3, 2023
Didsbury RCMP arrest and charge male for child luring
An American man has been charged after an alleged attempt of child luring in Didsbury this week. On Aug. 1, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., Didsbury RCMP officers observed a suspicious vehicle in downt...
Aug 2, 2023
What we know about the four firefighters killed in July in Canada
It has been one of the deadliest years in recent memory for firefighters battling blazes in Canada. Here is what we know about the four firefighters killed while on duty in Canada in July. --- Devyn G...
Aug 2, 2023
Equipment failure causes major power outage in north Red Deer
Equipment failure was the cause of a major power outage throughout most of north Red Deer on Wednesday. According to Alex Monkman, Acting Utilities Manager, City of Red Deer, crews with The City's Ele...
Aug 2, 2023
Eight local golfers competing at Alberta Men's Senior Championship
Eight golfers from central Alberta are competing at the Alberta Men's Senior Championship at the Glendale Golf & Country Club in Edmonton this week.Local golfers include Ken Griffith, Grant Lee, P...
Aug 2, 2023