Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday it means to "transform" employment services in the province through a $185 million investment.WorkFirst Alberta will help job seekers find meaningful work a...

The Alberta Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors gave an update on a project that would widen the QEII Highway near Red Deer, which led city council to unanimously approve a resolution th...

As of 3:30 p.m. today, a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County. The County requires that: a) All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permiss...

One man has been charged and Red Deer RCMP are trying to identify two other suspects following an incident late last week in the Clearview area.RCMP say it was about 5:25 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12 when...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is adding proof of citizenship markers to driver's licences and other forms of identification to streamline services and prevent election fraud.She s...

The Red Deer Terry Fox Run just had its best year yet, raising more than $43,000. It even had close to 300 participants, with 20 volunteers helping celebrate 45 years since Terry's Marathon of Hope. "...

The following items will be considered by City Council at their regular upcoming meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.. The Public Hearings will begin at 5 p.m. I...

The Penhold Waskasoo Middle School has officially opened.A ceremony and ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon to mark the occasion with Chinook's Edge School Division students, teachers, staff, and...

The 14th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser for Red Deer's Outreach Centre took place Friday afternoon.Approximately 60 participants, mostly men and boys walked four laps in high heels in down...

Harvest is well underway across the central Alberta region due to consistent warm, dry conditions. According to the latest Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Go...