Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RCMP respond to collision on Highway 2 south of Ponoka
The RCMP are on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 southwest of Ponoka.RCMP cpl. Troy Savinkoff says at 12:06 p.m., Ponoka RCMP as well as other units attended a collision involvi...
Jul 28, 2025
Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval
A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution.The proposed question seeks a yes or ...
Jul 28, 2025
RCMP investigating arson at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area
Red Deer RCMP are investigating an arson fire at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area.General Manager Rob MacPherson said an individual was caught on security cameras piling patio seat cushions against...
Jul 28, 2025
Rebels Ollie Josephson invited to Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase
Red Deer Rebels captain Ollie Josephson has been invited to the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase by Hockey Canada.The 19-year-old forward will join 43 other players at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Mi...
Jul 28, 2025
Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame to move to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
The Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) has found a new home.During the Hall of Fame induction gala just over a week ago, it was announced they'd be moving to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, an...
Jul 28, 2025
City reminds residents to share spaces and stay safe and courteous on roads, trails and paths
With warm weather drawing more people outdoors, The City of Red Deer is reminding residents to be courteous and cautious when using shared spaces like roads, sidewalks, trails, and multi-use paths.Whe...
Jul 27, 2025
City of Red Deer's crime severity index score down 20%
Red Deer's crime severity index (CSI) value significantly dropped in 2024 but the city still remains one of the most dangerous in Canada, according to the index.According to Statistics Canada's 2024 r...
Jul 25, 2025
Brett Wold named head coach of RDP Queens hockey
The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens hockey team has hired a familiar face as their new head coach.Brett Wold, a former member of the RDP King's hockey team for two seasons from 2013-15, has taken over the...
Jul 25, 2025
Snowbirds fly over Red Deer en route to Camrose Air Show
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over Red Deer Thursday evening en route to Camrose for the local air show.Red Deer Cruise Night and others caught the flyover on video.The Snowbirds, famously headqu...
Jul 25, 2025
$602,000 of contraband tobacco seized in Red Deer
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis's (AGLC) Tobacco Enforcement Unit (TEU), with support from the Red Deer RCMP, has seized illegal cigarettes worth approximately $602,000 from a home in Red Deer. Af...
Jul 24, 2025