Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RDES investigating evening fire at north-end Canadian Tire
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) are currently investigating a fire that took place Wednesday night at the north-end Canadian Tire store.Curtis Schaefer, Assistant Deputy Chief for the City's RDES, ...
Apr 6, 2023
Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN - Church bells are to ring today in Humboldt at the same time as the deadly bus crash brought unimaginable tragedy to the small Saskatchewan city five years ago. The bells at St...
Apr 6, 2023
Rebels take 3-1 series lead in win over Hitmen
The Red Deer Rebels have put the Calgary Hitmen in a must-win situation following a 6-1 victory over the home team at the Scotiabank Saddledome Wednesday night.The win puts the Rebels up three games t...
Apr 5, 2023
City to annex County land to the north for regional 'power centre'
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County have agreed to an annexation of land to the city's north, to eventually be redeveloped into a regional 'power centre.'With full build-out several years away, t...
Apr 5, 2023
'Clear violation': Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accused
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith must explain to Albertans why she discussed a criminal case with the accused before his trial, whether she still believes such calls are OK and whether she will conti...
Apr 5, 2023
Red Deer moves forward with Regional Emergency Management Partnership
The City of Red Deer has agreed to enter into a Regional Emergency Management Partnership with seven other nearby municipalities.At their meeting on Monday, city council gave second and third reading ...
Apr 5, 2023
Waskasoo residents voice opposition to multi-storey seniors living accommodation in area
Various Red Deerians filled council chambers donning red on Monday in opposition of a seniors living community that they say would impact the Waskasoo neighbourhood. Council gave first reading to a la...
Apr 5, 2023
Ottawa and Edmonton cement manufacturer sign preliminary deal on carbon capture
EDMONTON - The federal government has signed a deal to work with an Edmonton cement manufacturer to keep carbon dioxide generated at the plant from entering the atmosphere. Innovation, Science and Ind...
Apr 5, 2023
Alberta regulator confirms Kearl oilsands toxins in small fish-bearing waterbody
Alberta's energy regulator is confirming that hazardous chemicals are present in a small waterbody after two releases of tailings-contaminated wastewater from Imperial Oil's Kearl oilsands mine. In an...
Apr 5, 2023
Scientists confirm first Canadian fossil of Ice Age predator the dire wolf
Canada now has its first dire wolf. For the first time, a Canadian fossil has been confirmed as coming from the Ice Age predator featured in the TV series "Game of Thrones." The specimen, from near Me...
Apr 5, 2023