Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Autopsy confirms identity of eight-year-old's remains found on Samson Cree
*This story includes graphic details which readers may find distressingAn autopsy has confirmed that remains found on Samson Cree Nation this past weekend are in fact those of an eight-year-old girl w...
May 02, 2023
Youth control the narrative at student-led election forum in Red Deer
Grade 12 students in Red Deer, many of whom are already voting age, had their voices heard Tuesday during an election forum at cole Notre Dame High School. Graduating students from that school, as wel...
May 02, 2023
May 1 temperature records set in Red Deer and surrounding communities
Warmer than normal temperatures throughout many parts of the province over the past few days have unofficially at least, resulted in some new temperature records being set.According to Environment and...
May 02, 2023
City says Red Deer Transit ridership on the rise
According to City administration, Red Deer Transit ridership is trending upward for conventional and action buses. A report was shared with city council at their regular meeting on Monday stating that...
May 02, 2023
Red Deer city council approves 10 recommendations for housing asset development
Red Deer city council unanimously supported 10 recommendations with the goal to increase permanent supportive housing in Red Deer At their regular meeting on Monday, council approved actions municipal...
May 01, 2023
Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
TORONTO - Legendary Canadian folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has died at age 84. Victoria Lord, a representative for the family, says the musician behind classic Canadian ballads "Early Mornin...
May 01, 2023
Fire Ban in effect for the city of Red Deer
Effective immediately, The City of Red Deer has issued a full city-wide Fire Ban, due to dry conditions and high temperatures. City officials say a Fire Ban is initiated when conditions as per the Alb...
May 01, 2023
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won't say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 cour...
May 01, 2023
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...
May 01, 2023
A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades
EDMONTON - Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political la...
May 01, 2023