Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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 02, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 2025

Central Alberta Film Festival returns to the big screen
The Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF) kicks off today in Red Deer and will continue through Saturday, Oct. 4.The ninth annual edition of the event will take place on the big screen at Gameland Lase...
Oct 01, 2025

ATA responds to province's plans following strike vote results
Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) president Jason Schilling has issued the following statement regarding the Alberta government's response to teachers' impending strike, set to begin Oct. 6, 2025. "...
Sep 30, 2025

Municipal election candidate forum to be held in Red Deer Tuesday night
Red Deerians looking to gain more insight on candidates ahead of the election on Oct. 20 can do so Tuesday night at the Red Deer Municipal Election Candidate Forum. Hosted by the Woodlea, Waskasoo, an...
Sep 29, 2025

Sylvan Lakers invited to attend evening program on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To honour the people affected by residential schools, the Town of Sylvan Lake is inviting the public to attend an evening program on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to walk together, lis...
Sep 29, 2025