Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Update 3: Alberta wildfire update
The fire danger remains extreme across most of the province, with some wildfires growing in size. Cooler, wet weather in the days ahead could provide a little relief. While some communities have allow...
Jun 10, 2025
Red Deer city council approves resolution on paid parking system in downtown
City Council has unanimously approved a resolution for administration to gather further data and feedback on the paid parking system in downtown Red Deer.The motion, which was first brought forward by...
Jun 10, 2025
Poor air quality advisory issued for Red Deer
A special air quality statement is in effect for the Red Deer area.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) notes smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility,ECCC...
Jun 10, 2025
RCMP investigating after trespassers cause mischief at Sunnybrook Farm Museum
Red Deer RCMP are investigating another case of trespassing and mischief at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. The incident took place just after midnight on Sunday, June 8. Five or six youth can be seen on secu...
Jun 10, 2025
City of Red Deer to increase mowing in key visible areas
The City of Red Deer has announced adjustments to its mowing program to reflect seasonal conditions and operational flexibility.The adjustments made are within the approved 2025 budget and effective i...
Jun 10, 2025
Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce urging city to consider all options for electric utility
The Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce is urging the City of Red Deer to explore all governance options for the city's electric utility before moving forward with the proposed Municipally Controlle...
Jun 9, 2025
Smile cookie campaign raises over $80,000 for Reading College
This year's annual Tim Horton's smile cookie campaign sold approximately 40,000 cookies and raised $80,773 locally to donate in benefit of the Reading College, a life-changing literacy program for Gra...
Jun 9, 2025
Town of Sylvan Lake providing N95 masks to residents amid ongoing wildfire smoke
The Town of Sylvan Lake has made N95 masks available for residents to combat the smoke blowing in from the ongoing wildfires throughout Alberta.The masks, donated by the Canadian Red Cross, are free f...
Jun 9, 2025
'General acceptance': A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms
EDMONTON - Sixteen-year-old Roha Akram was skeptical when teachers in Calgary announced a cellphone ban during the first assembly of the school year. "I was like, 'No one's going to follow this,'" the...
Jun 9, 2025
Red Deer Legion commemorates 81st anniversary of D-Day
The Red Deer Canadian Legion Branch No. 35 commemorated the 81st anniversary of D-Day on Friday.On this day in 1944, thousands of Canadian soldiers landed at Juno Beach in Normandy, France.According t...
Jun 6, 2025