Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
ASIRT clears Red Deer RCMP officer of wrongdoing in March 2023 incident
RCMP have been cleared of wrongdoing in relation to an incident in north Red Deer which happened on March 12, 2023.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) shared its final report on the mat...
May 08, 2025
Downgraded: No fire restrictions in Lacombe County as of May 16
The fire advisory has been downgraded again to zero restrictions, as of May 16. -- This fire ban has been downgraded to a Fire Advisory, as of May 13. Residents are urged to continue to exercise extre...
May 08, 2025
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON - The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says he is looking forward to working with the new pope. William McGrattan told reporters at an Edmonton church that he has met ...
May 08, 2025
Woody's Marathon runs new course for 25th year
Lace up your sneakers and get ready, get set and go to the 25th edition of Woody's RV World Marathon. The race kicks off May 18 and runners can choose to compete in a full marathon (42.2 km), half mar...
May 08, 2025
Fibre-optic internet services will soon be available in Red Deer
A partnership between the City of Red Deer, Telus, and F3 Networks has been formed to bring fibre-optic infrastructure to the community.Announced Thursday morning, Telus PureFibre will be available ov...
May 08, 2025
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in t...
May 08, 2025
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's willing to risk a separation referendum to avert the growth of a political rival.Smith has said she doesn't support separating her province from Canada, but A...
May 08, 2025
Resolved: Hazardous material leak prompts road closure in Edgar Industrial area
A hazardous materials incident that took place last night has been resolved by Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES). Just after 7:30 p.m. on May 7, RDES responded to a rail car leaking petrochemicals in...
May 08, 2025
Red Deer Rebels select Nolan Wolitski seventh overall in WHL Prospects Draft
The Red Deer Rebels bolstered their blue line on Wednesday by selecting defenceman Nolan Wolitski seventh overall in the first round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.Wolitski became the Rebels first se...
May 08, 2025
Red Deerians urged to be mindful of very dry conditions
Be wary of dry spring conditions, the City of Red Deer and Red Deer Emergency Services are urging this week.Temperatures across the province are surging and the fire danger rating for Red Deer is now ...
May 07, 2025