Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Second annual "Laughter Saves Lives" comedy fundraiser returns to Red Deer this June
The local Booze Budz comedy group is returning with their second annual "Laughter Saves Lives" show in Red Deer this June and they're bringing a special guest. A fundraiser for the Team Alex Suicide P...
May 07, 2023
Mother and 11-year-old child fatally stabbed in Edmonton, suspect shot by police
EDMONTON - Family members of a woman and her 11-year-old child who were stabbed and killed in Edmonton have gathered with flowers and photos at a park near the scene of the attack. Police have said it...
May 06, 2023
Update: Alberta wildfire situation (May 6, 6:30 p.m.)
As of this afternoon (May 6), the Alberta government says more than 24,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.Those evacuated due to wildfires are as...
May 06, 2023
Alberta declares state of emergency in response to wildfire situation
At 5 p.m. Saturday, Premier Danielle Smith announced that Alberta has declared a state of emergency in response to the wildfire situation. Declaring a state of emergency is a legal mechanism, Smith ex...
May 06, 2023
Premier says more than 24,000 forced from homes by Alberta wildfires
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says an emergency management cabinet committee is set to meet this afternoon as the number of wildfire evacuees in the province has grown to more than 24,000. Smith says th...
May 06, 2023
Health care rally held to reiterate demand for transition plan and task force
The Society for Hospital Expansion in Central Alberta (SHECA) held a rally outside Red Deer City Hall on Saturday.For close to 10 years, the organization has been calling on the province to urgently m...
May 06, 2023
Premier Smith updates Albertans on wildfire situation
On Saturday afternoon, UCP Leader Danielle Smith gave an update on Alberta's response to 100+ wildfires burning across the province.You can watch the press conference below:Smith noted there will be d...
May 06, 2023
Wildfire Evacuation Orders in place for many parts of central Alberta
The Town of Fox Creek has issued a Wildfire Alert. As of 10:28 p.m. on May 5, 2023, officials say this alert is in effect for everyone in Fox Creek and surrounding areas as there is a wildfire burning...
May 05, 2023 Drayton Valley area fire. (Photo credit: Mike Modney)
Central Sport presents Recognition and Celebration Awards at Xplore Sport Day
Central Sport will be presenting their Recognition and Celebration Awards to athletes, teams, and local sport organizations this year at Xplore Sport Day. Presented by the City of Red Deer on May 13, ...
May 05, 2023
Over 78 active wildfires in Alberta; Town of Drayton Valley listed as priority
As of Friday morning, the province has declared 78 active wildfires in Alberta with 19 of them deemed 'out of control', including Brazeau County's near the Town of Drayton Valley.Officials from Albert...
May 05, 2023