Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Jury trial scheduled for Red Deer massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting female youth
Trial dates have now been set for a Red Deer massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a female youth.Brian Moore, 51, of Red Deer County, is scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of Kin...
Apr 4, 2023
Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document
EDMONTON - The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province's history, a leaked document shows. The docume...
Apr 4, 2023
Red Deer city council considers forgiving "unusual" $1.5 million loan to River Bend Society
The City of Red Deer is considering forgiveness for a $1.5 million loan made to the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society (RBGRS) that hasn't been paid for almost 20 years. At their meeting on Monday...
Apr 3, 2023
Rebels take 2-1 series lead over Calgary
The Red Deer Rebels have taken a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven first round WHL playoff series with Calgary following a 4-2 victory over the Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome Monday night. Game 3, ...
Apr 3, 2023
City says a Capstone Pedestrian Bridge could cost up to $50 million
A Capstone Pedestrian Bridge to Red Deer's Bower Ponds may cost upwards of $50 million, according to city administration.At their meeting on Monday, city council directed administration to include the...
Apr 3, 2023
No one hurt in Red Deer residential fire
Fortunately no one was hurt following a residential fire in Red Deer's Glendale neighbourhood over the weekend.According to Pankit Patel, Fire Safety Codes Officer with Red Deer Emergency Services, cr...
Apr 3, 2023
A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon
HOUSTON - A quick look at Col. Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut named Monday as a member of Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than half a century: Born: Jan. 27, 1976, in London, ...
Apr 3, 2023
Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith has told a news conference that her government is c...
Apr 3, 2023
Province adding new EMS supports to improve response times
The Alberta government says record investments are expected to build a stronger, more flexible and innovative system for emergency medical services (EMS) in the province with better access to care and...
Apr 3, 2023
Innisfail RCMP investigate pharmacy Robbery in Penhold
Central Alberta Mounties are looking for a pair of suspects following a robbery at a local pharmacy over the weekend.On April 1, 2023 at 3:51 p.m. Innisfail RCMP received a report of a robbery that ju...
Apr 3, 2023