Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Red Deer and surrounding area
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place for the City of Red Deer, Penhold, Innisfail, Bowden, Pine Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Stephansson House. Other nearby areas affected by this warning include Rocky...
Jun 30, 2023
UPDATE: missing elderly couple found deceased
UPDATE: July 4, 2023, 3:59 p.m. Red Deer RCMP have confirmed that a missing elderly couple were both located deceased on July 1 close to Highway 22 near Crowsnest Pass. They say Southern Alberta RCMP ...
Jun 30, 2023
Spending time by the water this long weekend? Here are a few safety tips
As Canadians celebrate Canada's birthday this weekend, the Lifesaving Society is reminding Albertans of a few safety tips when they are in, on and around water. They say the four Water Smart key messa...
Jun 30, 2023
Red Deer's Eileen Park finishes second at Alberta Women's Amateur Championship
20-year-old Jieming Yang started the final round of the Alberta Women's Amateur Championship at Water Valley Golf Club with a 6 stroke lead but taking the title wasn't a simple task. 2022 u-19 champio...
Jun 30, 2023
U.S.-based remote vehicle operator gives timeline of Titan recovery off Newfoundland
EAST AURORA, N.Y. - The owner of the remotely operated vehicle that recovered pieces of the Titan submersible says it found the wreck on the ocean floor soon after arriving at the search site on June ...
Jun 30, 2023
Canada Day celebrations are happening across central Alberta for you and all your buds
July 1 falls on the weekend this year and communities in central Alberta are ready to celebrate Canada Day with an abundance of local festivities.RED DEERThe Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society is back...
Jun 30, 2023
Red Deer County extends to third public hearing for proposed gravel pit following heated debate
A heated public hearing was continued and extended for a third time in Red Deer County on Monday regarding the addition of a new gravel extraction mining area for aggregate removal.On June 27, county ...
Jun 29, 2023
Rip 'N Rec Summer Pass returns for youth in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer is offering youth unlimited rides on Red Deer Transit and unlimited access to City recreation facilities all summer with the Rip 'N Rec Summer Pass.This popular City promotion is ...
Jun 29, 2023
Top prize winners announced for 2023 Red Deer Hospital Lottery
Final draws took place and top prize winners were announced on Thursday for the 2023 Red Deer Hospital Lottery. Officials with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation made the announcements in front o...
Jun 29, 2023
Rebels Lind and Red Deer's Danielson selected in the 2023 NHL Draft
Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind has been selected by the Nashville Predators in round two, 46th overall at the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville. Team officials note Lind recorded 43 points in 44 games, ...
Jun 29, 2023