Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
RCMP investigating harassment of Chrystia Freeland during Alberta visit
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it is investigating an incident last Friday in which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia was subjected to a profane tirade in Grande Prairie, Alta. A video posted on Twitter by an ac...
Aug 30, 2022
United Conservative Party of Alberta to hold last debate for leadership candidates
EDMONTON, AB - The United Conservative Party of Alberta is set to hold its final leadership debate tonight as the campaign to replace Premier Jason Kenney moves into the homestretch.The seven candidat...
Aug 30, 2022
Stronger payment rules announced for construction industry
The Government of Alberta has announced stronger construction rules that they anticipate to bolster the industry.On Monday, the province shared a new prompt payment framework meant to usher in payment...
Aug 30, 2022
AP Was There: Diana's final hours, on a tragic Paris night
PARIS (AP) - An elegant dinner at the Ritz in Paris. A post-midnight drive past the city's floodlit treasures. And then, tragedy. The story of Princess Diana's death at age 36 in that catastrophic cra...
Aug 30, 2022
Dynamic signs proposed for the Collicutt and G.H. Dawe Centres
Current signage at Red Deer's G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Collicutt Centre may be getting a replacement with dynamic signs. At Monday's council meeting, first reading was passed for a Land Use Byla...
Aug 29, 2022
City still seeking information from residents affected by June rainfall for Provincial grant funding application
The City of Red Deer is asking any residents who were affected by overland ground flooding following excessive rainfall on June 23 to come forward by Wednesday, September 14, if they have not already ...
Aug 29, 2022