Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer issues city-wide fire ban
With the heat persisting, a fire ban is now in place 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 temperatu...
Sep 02, 2022
Red Deer RCMP seeking two suspects connected to shooting
Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance to help identify two suspects believed to have been involved in a shooting early on Aug. 31.RCMP say that at about 2:12 a.m. on Wednesday, they received a c...
Sep 01, 2022
Rebels coach eager, players "chomping at the bit" as training camp looms
If you ask Red Deer Rebels head coach Steve Konowalchuk, the 2022/23 Western Hockey League (WHL) season has all the makings of being a bright one for his club.The fourth year WHL bench boss spoke to m...
Aug 31, 2022
Students set to return to class at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Thousands of students at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools are set to return to class this week.Kathleen Finnigan, Superintendent of Schools, says there's always tremendous excitement for everyone in...
Aug 31, 2022
Alberta to use $13.2 billion surplus to pay down debts
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is reporting strong economic gains and a budget surplus in its latest fiscal update. In the 2022-23 First Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement, the pro...
Aug 31, 2022
Kipp Scott donates new van to Central Alberta Humane Society
The Central Alberta Humane Society is celebrating what the organization describes as an amazing donation from Kipp Scott GMC, a local dealership that will help them with their animal and supply transp...
Aug 31, 2022
Red Deer RCMP & VSU bid farewell to support dog
Red Deer RCMP are saying farewell this week to a very special member of their team. Harley, a black six-year-old Labrador Retriever, has been a Facility Dog for over four years, working alongside Red ...
Aug 31, 2022
Two-day trial begins for Whistle Stop Cafe owner's alleged breaking of pandemic public health orders
Supporters gathered in front of Red Deer's provincial court (4909 48 ave.) on Tuesday with Canadian flags and signs for the trial of Christopher Scott, a caf owner charged for repeatedly breaking pand...
Aug 30, 2022
Tools for School needs more donations through September
Tools for SchoolIt's been a really good summer for those behind a local program that gets school supplies and backpacks to kids about to hit the books once again.Tools for School, operated by The Outr...
Aug 30, 2022
It's back to school for 11,000 students and 1,500 staff at Red Deer Public
Red Deer Public Schools says it is ready and excited to welcome 11,000 students back to the classroom on Wednesday, August 31.District officials say staff has been busy preparing their classrooms and ...
Aug 30, 2022