Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record.The province saw a total of 1,088 wildfires that burned about 22,000 square ...

Red Deer's first responders will be battling against their colleagues in Calgary and Edmonton to see who can save more lives through blood donations this month.The Sirens for Life Alberta Challenge, r...

Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement Thursday on National Ribbon Skirt Day: "Through National Ribbon Skirt Day, we all have the opportunity to celebrat...

There will be some changes to downtown parking Thursday afternoon to accommodate the large gathering that is expected to attend Councillor Michael Dawe's funeral service om Jan. 4, 2024.Between 12 p.m...

It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...

A Red Deer woman is dead and a Red Deer man seriously injured following a crash on Highway 9 east of Beiseker, AB, Tuesday evening.On Jan. 2, 2023, at 10:38 p.m. Airdrie RCMP received a report of a tw...

Alberta's government says it is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve.Government off...

The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday that Red Deer Rebels netminder Chase Wutzke has been named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December. Wutzke, 17, went 5-0-0-1 with a 1.66 goals-against av...

The Town of Ponoka's annual collection of compostable Christmas trees begins Tuesday, January 23. Officials say the Town will make one pass down each back alley in Ponoka to pick up compostable Christ...

Officials with Central Alberta Realtors Association have announced that Allan Melbourne officially began his term as Chair of the organization on Jan. 1, 2024. Officials note, he has served on the Boa...