Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta Emergency Alert to be tested Wednesday
Expect a sudden, loud notification on several of your devices.The Alberta Government has announced that it will conduct a test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19,...
Nov 18, 2025
RCMP arrest Castor resident in 'historic' sexual assault investigation
The Coronation RCMP have arrested 48-year-old Darcy Falkenberg following what Mounties call an historic sexual assault investigation.The RCMP, on Jan. 10, 2024, received a complaint about a series of ...
Nov 18, 2025
City of Red Deer and RCMP seeking public input on Annual Policing Plan
The City of Red Deer and the Red Deer RCMP are seeking community feedback to help solidify priorities as they develop the 2026-2028 Annual Policing Plan.The Annual Policing Plan highlights local prior...
Nov 18, 2025
Czechia's Matej Mikes happy to be suiting up for Rebels
Red Deer Rebels' newest addition to the lineup, Matej Mikes, who, despite not recording a point in his first two games in the WHL, has settled in with his new team. The 18-year-old forward from Karlov...
Nov 17, 2025
Alberta tables bill to add citizenship mark, health-care numbers to driver's licences
Alberta's government has tabled legislation to add health-care numbers and mandatory citizenship markers to driver's licences and identification cards. The government had announced its plans to do so ...
Nov 17, 2025 Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally. (Government of Alberta - YouTube)
Alberta minister of arts, culture and Status of Women apologizes for using expletive
Alberta's minister of arts, culture and Status of Women has apologized for using an expletive in a voice message left for a constituent. Tanya Fir, the United Conservative Party legislature member for...
Nov 17, 2025 Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. (Government of Alberta)
Innisfail RCMP's annual Charity Checkstop set for Dec. 6
The Innisfail RCMP's annual Charity Checkstop is just under three weeks away.On Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., RCMP members and volunteers will be set up on 50 Street between 48 and 49 Avenue acceptin...
Nov 17, 2025
Red Deer RCMP charge store employee, for allegedly distributing intimate images
Red Deer RCMP have charged a 23-year-old man after he allegedly distributed intimate images without consent.Jacob Gammon, of Red Deer, was charged on Sept. 2, 2025, for an incident that allegedly occu...
Nov 17, 2025
Red Deer RCMP dismantle drug trafficking operation
Red Deer RCMP have charged one male and dismantled a drug trafficking operation following an investigation this month. In early November 2025, Red Deer RCMP say they received information of a male who...
Nov 14, 2025 (Red Deer RCMP)
NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025