Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Red Deer RCMP seek missing 14-year-old Randi Paul
Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Randi Paul. Paul was last seen on Feb. 28 in Alexis, northwest of Edmonton, and before that had been in Red Deer. Ther...
Mar 10, 2025

One deceased in early morning crash near Rimbey
One person has died following a collision Monday morning about 12 km northwest of Rimbey.It's believed that at about 5:20 a.m., a black Chevrolet Avalanche went through a T-intersection and crashed in...
Mar 10, 2025

Carney wins Liberal leadership, becomes prime minister-designate, in landslide win
The Liberal Party of Canada has elected former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as its new leader. Grassroots members elected the former central banker to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Tru...
Mar 09, 2025

Central Sport announces 2024 Sport Award Winners
Central Sport unveiled the 2024 Sport Awards winners on Saturday.Prior to the Red Deer Rebels game against the Swift Current Broncos at the Centrium all five award winners took to the ice to be honour...
Mar 08, 2025

Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget
Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget.Chief government whip Shane Getson said Friday ...
Mar 07, 2025

Safe Harbour Society to provide 150 beds for shelter guests
Safe Harbour Society recently made a move that will improve the quality of life for its residents.This week the local shelter secured 150 bed frames and mattresses that came from the old army base in ...
Mar 07, 2025

Michener Aquatic Centre gets timing technology upgrade
Competitive swimmers in Red Deer can now enjoy the benefits of an updated timing system at the Michener Aquatic Centre thanks to the Red Deer Masters Swim Club. At the end of January, the Club finishe...
Mar 07, 2025

Here's the latest in the ongoing trade dispute with the U.S.
OTTAWA - The U.S. temporarily paused tariffs Thursday on goods that meet the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and lowering levies on potash to 10 per cent, until Ap...
Mar 07, 2025
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to pause some duties on Canada.LeBlanc...
Mar 06, 2025

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
Mounties in Alberta say they've launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services.They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allegations from the...
Mar 06, 2025