Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Alberta commits $112 million for interim housing for displaced Jasper residents
The Alberta government is providing $112 million to build interim housing for displaced Jasper residents. Work on the sites in Jasper has already begun, and the first residents are expected to begin m...
Oct 21, 2024

Missing: Trenton Nepoose, 17, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are seeking assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Trenton Nepoose. Trenton was last seen on the north side of Red Deer on October 11, 2024, and there is concern for his well-being. ...
Oct 21, 2024

Minimum wage to hire higher-paid temporary foreign workers set to increase
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream as a way to encourage employers to hire more Canadia...
Oct 21, 2024

Rebels two-game win streak comes to an end against Oil Kings
With a chance to become the sole leader of the Central Division, the Rebels were blown out 5-1 by the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday afternoon at the Peavey Mart Centrium.Oil Kings forward Gracyn Sawchy...
Oct 20, 2024

Located: Michael Ricamara, 43, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say 43-year-old Michael Ricamara, reported missing Oct. 16, has been located and is safe. They thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Oct 20, 2024
First snowfall expected in Red Deer and area on Monday
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a special weather statement on Saturday notifying Albertans of the first significant snowfall expected on Monday.The area affected stretches from as...
Oct 19, 2024

ASRAB Sight Night event set for Saturday evening
The Alberta Sports & Recreation Association for the Blind will shine a light on inclusivity on Saturday evening.At 6 p.m. at Bower Ponds, the ASRAB will welcome not only individuals with visual im...
Oct 19, 2024

UPDATE: Maskwacis RCMP say heavy police presence ended
UPDATE: Oct. 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Maskwacis RCMP are thanking members of the public for their co-operation, after a heavy police presence was ended in the very early morning hours of Oct. 19, 2024. On...
Oct 19, 2024

Zukiwsky Group donates over $28,000 to Red Deer Food Bank
On Friday afternoon the Zukiwsky Group at Scotia Wealth Management presented a cheque of $28,300 to the Red Deer Food Bank. The money was raised at the Group's first annual Carnivore Car Show last mon...
Oct 18, 2024

Enrolment numbers a mixed bag for central Alberta school divisions
As students returned to the classroom last month across central Alberta, school divisions are reporting both increases and decreases in student enrolment. Red Deer Public Schools were one of the divis...
Oct 18, 2024