Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Zukiwsky Group donates $75,000 to Dress for Success Central Alberta
The Zukiwsky Group, with ScotiaMcLeod at Scotia Wealth Management, has donated $75,000 to Dress for Success Central Alberta (DFSCA).The funding is part of a matching program supported by volunteer act...
Jan 7, 2026

Lacombe Police investigate damage to vehicle gas tanks
The Lacombe Police Service is investigating two separate incidents of mischief that involved damage to gas tanks.The incidents took place earlier this month, and police believe they may be related.The...
Jan 7, 2026

Alberta school boards remove dozens of books as new provincial rules in effect
Alberta's two biggest school divisions say dozens of library books have been taken off the shelves as the province's ban on sexually explicit material officially took effect this week.The Edmonton Pub...
Jan 6, 2026

Alberta creating "central hub" for a northwest coast oil pipeline
Alberta's government has launched a webpage dedicated to a proposed oil pipeline to the northwest coast.According to government officials, this pipeline has the potential to transform Canada into a gl...
Jan 6, 2026

Red Deer Christmas Bureau book and bottle drive
The Red Deer Christmas Bureau is holding a book and bottle drive this weekend. It will take place on Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect books for the organization's future book sale on Jan 24 ...
Jan 6, 2026 (Red Deer Christmas Bureau)

Rebels sign defenceman Noah Chadi
The Red Deer Rebels announced they've signed defenceman Noah Chadi to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 17-year-old from Edmonton suited up for the club in two games over the last week a...
Jan 6, 2026

Joyce Family Foundation donates $1.5 million to remove financial barriers for RDP students
Red Deer Polytechnic received a generous donation of $1.5 million from The Joyce Family Foundation.The institution says the donation means RDP students will face fewer financial barriers when pursuing...
Jan 6, 2026

Lacombe Police Service investigates arson and mischief at multi-unit residence
The Lacombe Police Service is investigating an incident of arson and mischief that occurred yesterday.Police say that in the early morning hours of Jan. 5, they were dispatched at approximately 6:45 a...
Jan 6, 2026

Petition 10K signatures short as first deadline looms in burst of Alberta recalls
A petitioner looking to oust an Alberta cabinet minister says she has a huge task ahead, as the campaign nears its deadline for signature collection.Jenny Yeremiy says she thinks the petition has garn...
Jan 6, 2026

New economic development association launches in Red Deer
Red Deer D.R.I.V.E., a new non-profit business-led economic development association dedicated to forming the region's future prosperity, has been launched.The initiative was created in partnership wit...
Jan 5, 2026