Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Red Deer Rebels announced on Thursday that they've traded forward Zane Torre to the Wenatchee Wild.In return, the Rebels received a fifth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects draft (via Victoria)....

Oaths of OfficeThe City of Lacombe's newly elected council took their Oaths of Office during the Nov. 3 Organizational Meeting. Mayor Thalia Hibbs and Councillors Sonja Dykslag, Chris Contenti, Torie ...

Officials with the Town of Ponoka are encouraging residents to come out and enjoy the upcoming Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting, Drone Light Show, Live Music, and Moonlight Madness this month.On Frid...

With the holiday season right around the corner, the annual Red Deer Lights the Nights will soon return.Until the end of December, residents will have the opportunity to take part in multiple family-f...

Alberta's police watchdog says two RCMP officers who shot and killed a teenage boy (in Wetaskiwin) after he called them for help won't be charged.Hoss Lightning, who was 15, died in August 2024 after ...