Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
32nd annual Festival of Trees begins Friday
The 32nd annual Festival of Trees, an important fundraiser for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation, has finally arrived.From Nov. 28-30, there will be public activities and a series of ticketed ...
Nov 27, 2025
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals vote to accept new contract
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, have a new four-year contract.The Health Sciences Association of Alberta says after a nearly weeklong vote, about 67 per cent of i...
Nov 26, 2025
Five more Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall, bringing total to 14
Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14.The new number means that almos...
Nov 25, 2025
Red Deer city council to consider budget options for 2026 emergency services review
Red Deer city council says they will consider its budget options for an already planned 2026 emergency services operational review during the upcoming budget week. This comes after an update on emerge...
Nov 25, 2025
Suspected drugs and weapons seized by police after traffic stop in Lacombe
The Lacombe Police Service have arrested an Edmonton man following a traffic stop over a week ago after he was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants. The traffic stop took place on Nov. 16 at app...
Nov 25, 2025
At halfway point, Vipers lead HJHL
The Red Deer Vipers are halfway through the 2025-26 season and to date are the class of the Heritage Junior Hockey League. Through 18 contests, the club has racked up 14 victories with just two defeat...
Nov 24, 2025 (Supplied)
Alberta bill allows doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries
The Alberta government has tabled a bill that would open the door for surgeons to charge patients for privately-delivered procedures while keeping a foot in the public system and billing taxpayers.Pre...
Nov 24, 2025
Six more of Premier Smith's UCP legislature members face recall petitions
Elections Alberta says six more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions, bringing the total to nine.The latest petitions are for cabinet minist...
Nov 24, 2025
Greater downtown governance, DBA budget, and Adopted Capital Cash Flow on city council's agenda
The following items are on Red Deer city council's open meeting agenda on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. beginning with a closed item. CONSENT AGENDA: Council Schedule Upd...
Nov 23, 2025
Red Deer RCMP bring awareness to Family Violence Prevention Month
During the month of November, community members will notice a banner hanging out front of the Red Deer RCMP Main Detachment, highlighting that November is Family Violence Prevention Month. While conce...
Nov 23, 2025