Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Moffat family, Red Deer Curling Centre and community react to farmers' market relocation
The Red Deer community has voiced mixed emotions regarding the recent news that the farmers' market will need to relocate. At Tuesday's meeting, city council decided to not negotiate a new lease agree...
Feb 23, 2023
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre launches public campaign for Centre of Excellence building project
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) has officially launched a public campaign for their building project - the Centre of Excellence. Officials say the 66,566 sq. ft. structure will be the ne...
Feb 23, 2023
RCMP looking to identify pedestrian struck on QEll near Red Deer
Alberta RCMP Traffic - Innisfail are seeking public assistance in identifying the male pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Feb. 16, 2023. Unfortunately, Mounties say he remains in hospital and has ...
Feb 23, 2023
Central Alberta Teachers' Convention Association returns in-person Thursday
It may be a break from school for students, but teachers in the region will be attending the Central Alberta Teachers' Convention Association (CATCA) at Red Deer Polytechnic this Thursday and Friday.F...
Feb 22, 2023
Extreme cold warning issued for all of Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for all of Alberta and many other regions across the country.The extreme cold warning was issued at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Febru...
Feb 22, 2023
Red Deer RV Show - back for the first time in two years
Central Albertans are being encouraged to escape the cold and dream of summer days on the open road at the 2023 Red Deer RV Show from February 23-26, now back on for the first time in two years. Since...
Feb 22, 2023
'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say
CALGARY - The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police says it believes, based on research it commissioned, that it would be "incredibly premature" to think about decriminalizing drugs. Instead, it say...
Feb 22, 2023
Red Deer city council says farmers' market will need to move location this season
The Market at Red Deer will no longer be at its usual location of the Servus Arena and Pidherney Centre parking lot. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, city council voted to not negotiate a new leas...
Feb 21, 2023
G.H. Dawe Community Centre set to open March 19
Officials with the City of Red Deer say the expansion project at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre is nearing completion and is set to welcome the community to experience the new spaces on March 19. It's...
Feb 21, 2023
Provincial government putting more money into the primary health care system
The provincial government says it is putting $243 million over three years into the primary health care system. In a release, the government says that includes $125 million to work on recommendations ...
Feb 21, 2023