Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Sylvan Lake town council unanimously approved a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy, which sets the standard for responsible and ethical use by all town employees.The policy allows employees a...

Members of the Alberta Government say they were hoping to put an end to the teachers' strike.Premier Danielle Smith, Finance Minister Nate Horner, and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued a ...

The union representing Alberta teachers says its has turned down a request from the government to end a provincewide strike on Monday and go through enhanced mediation.Alberta Teachers' Association pr...

Charges have been laid against two people after RCMP dismantled an alleged drug manufacturing operation in north Red Deer.In late July, Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section received details abo...

Layoffs and the elimination of vacant positions in Alberta's healthcare sector have begun.A spokesperson for Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it started the process of laying off 100 filled position...

Local Mounties are hoping members of the public can help them identify suspects involved in a business break-in this month. On Oct. 5, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Red Deer RCMP were dispatched to a...

Charges have been laid following the seizure of drugs and firearms from a local residence this month. In early October, Mounties say the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) began an investigation...

The Red Deer Christmas Bureau Society's 64th annual Coats 4 Kids campaign officially ends on Friday, which means distribution of the winter clothing starts next week.The initiative ran from September ...

This evening, Red Deer City Hall and the lighthouse in Sylvan Lake will be lit up purple and blue to raise awareness for disability-inclusive employment.The two buildings will be two of hundreds of la...

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced the recipients of the 2025 Business of the Year Awards.The 42nd annual awards ceremony took place Wednesday evening at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre ...