Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
International group of agencies investigates loss of submersible carrying 5 people to the Titanic
An international group of agencies is investigating the loss of the Titan submersible, seeking to determine what caused it to implode while carrying five people to the Titanic. Investigators from the ...
Jun 26, 2023
Red Deer's Canyon Ski Resort opens longest summer tubing slide in western Canada
If skiing, snowboarding, winter tubing, and an alpine coaster... weren't already enough fun at Red Deer's Canyon Ski Resort, they have yet another new summer feature for the whole family to enjoy. Tha...
Jun 23, 2023
Ponoka Stampede returns next week with new Showdown Dance Hall
The Ponoka Stampede is fast approaching and attendees can expect to see an entirely new stage set up.Held at the Ponoka Stampede grounds (5616 39 Ave.) from Monday, June 26 to Sunday, July 2, guests c...
Jun 23, 2023
UPDATE: Gail Elizabeth Fehr, 55, Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP confirm that Gail Elizabeth Fehr has been located safe and unharmed. The Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Jun 23, 2023
Take a walk in Timberlands
"Let's take a walk."That simple phrase can mean many different things. It might mean inviting someone on a bracing hike in the local nature center or a simple stroll around the block. To your dog it c...
Jun 23, 2023
A Titanic expert, an adventurer, a CEO, and a father and son were killed in Titan's implosion
BOSTON (AP) - A renowned Titanic expert, a world record-holding adventurer, two members of one of Pakistan's wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world's most fa...
Jun 22, 2023
Red Deer RCMP quack the case, rescuing ducklings from a City storm drain
Red Deer RCMP quacked a very special case on Thursday. Officers say they received a call from a concerned citizen and child earlier today that ducklings had fallen down a City storm drain while, "the ...
Jun 22, 2023
Lives remembered: A list of the 16 seniors killed in Manitoba bus crash
DAUPHIN, Man. - RCMP have released the names of 16 seniors who died following a fiery bus crash in western Manitoba on June 15. The bus had been taking a group from Dauphin and the surrounding area on...
Jun 22, 2023
Two central Alberta towns involved in cross-Canada firearms manufacturing operation
Two central Alberta towns have been involved in a Canada-wide operation related to illicit firearms trafficking and manufacturing, according to ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams). ALERT ha...
Jun 22, 2023
Red Deer's proposed land annexation reaches Land and Property Rights Tribunal public hearing
A public hearing was held on Tuesday by the provincial Land and Property Rights Tribunal for the City of Red Deer's proposed land annexation from Red Deer County. Held at the Radisson Hotel, roughly 4...
Jun 21, 2023