Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
HSAA union workers hold rally outside Red Deer Regional Hospital
Red Deer health care workers joined thousands of others across the province on Thursday in a rally for a fair deal with the provincial government.The group of approximately 40 to 50 workers, who are a...
Oct 2, 2025
As strike looms, Alberta teachers say they'll return to bargaining once province does
With days to go until Alberta's teachers are set to strike, their union head said Thursday they will go back to the bargaining table when the province does.Jason Schilling with the Alberta Teachers' A...
Oct 2, 2025
Rebels name Talon Brigley 29th captain in team history
A hometown kid became the newest captain of the Red Deer Rebels Thursday.Talon Brigley, who was born in Sylvan Lake, is the 29th captain in franchise history.The 20-year-old is in his fifth season wit...
Oct 2, 2025
Red Deer & District Chamber introduces new CEO
The Red Deer & District Chamber has announced that Frank Creasey is its new CEO.They welcomed him to the chamber following the organization's 132nd annual general meeting.According to the Chamber,...
Oct 2, 2025
Fake $100s going around in Lacombe
Lacombe Police (LPS) are warning the public to be aware of an increase in counterfeit money circulating in the community over the last few weeks.In September, LPS investigated multiple cases of report...
Oct 2, 2025
Red Deer just had its sixth driest September in 112 years
Sept. 9: 5.6 mmSept. 30: 0.2 mmThat's all the precipitation seen at Red Deer Regional Airport last month, and it means it was the sixth driest September in 112 years of records, according to Environme...
Oct 1, 2025
Tickets now on sale for Agri-Trade 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 edition of Agri-Trade, taking place once again at Westerner Park.The expo runs Nov. 5-7 with thousands of attendees and over 500 exhibitors showcasing the very bes...
Oct 1, 2025
Alberta plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
The Alberta government says it plans to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to northwestern British Columbia in the spring of 2026.The proposal is to be filed to the new federal Major Project...
Oct 1, 2025
Alberta RCMP call off search for missing six-year-old after 11 days
The search for a six-year-old boy missing for 11 days in mountainous terrain in southern Alberta has been called off.RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney says the search for Darius Macdougall in the Crowsnest Pass a...
Oct 1, 2025
Lacombe hires consultant to help solve fire hall relocation saga
The City of Lacombe is spending up to $70,000 to hire an emergency services specialist who can guide the municipality in its search for a new fire station site.In October 2024, city council gave appro...
Oct 1, 2025