Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels select two players at 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft
The Red Deer Rebels selected two players at the 2021 Western Hockey League U.S. Priority Draft on Wednesday. With the eighth overall pick in round one, the Rebels selected Quentin Bourne, a defenceman...
Dec 08, 2021
Freezing Rain Warning ended for Red Deer and area
The Freezing Rain Warning has now ended for: Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek City of Red Deer Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park Co. of Stettler near Big Valley Co. of S...
Dec 07, 2021
Donations up for Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign
While their Christmas Kettles are filling up fast with donations, the Salvation Army's annual Christmas dinner tradition may be off the table for good because of the pandemic. As of Nov. 30, just two ...
Dec 07, 2021
Hinshaw: No new Omicron variant cases found in Alberta
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there is no change today in the number of Omicron variant cases but expects that won't be the case for long."Given our current aggressive testing program...
Dec 07, 2021
Red Deer with 81 active cases of COVID-19
Alberta Health is reporting 81 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer, up five from Monday.This brings the total number of coronavirus cases identified in the city since the start of the pandemic to 9,4...
Dec 07, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 today and the ongoing work to protect public health.The press conference will begin at roughly 3:30 p.m.
Dec 07, 2021
Zero per cent increase in 2022 levy for downtown businesses
The Downtown's Business Association's (DBA) 2022 Budget has been approved by Red Deer city council at their final meeting of the year on Monday.With the aim of reducing the financial impacts of the CO...
Dec 07, 2021
Recommendations for Red Deer's culture, recreation and parks services
A "Value for Money Review" presented to council Monday evening evaluated the City's culture, recreation and parks service areas, assessing current operations and identifying areas for improvement.In J...
Dec 07, 2021
Majority of City employees comply with COVID-19 policy
The City of Red Deer provided a one-week update on the implementation of its COVID-19 Immunization Policy for City employees at Monday's council meeting. Following a request by council on Nov. 15, adm...
Dec 07, 2021
Public Hearing set for temporary shelter, undisclosed location chosen for permanent
At their final meeting of the year on Monday, city council was able to advance its plans for both the permanent and temporary shelters in Red Deer.Originally with five potential locations for the perm...
Dec 07, 2021