Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

The Red Deer Rebels dropped their preseason opener 5-0 to the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night.On the road at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in Tsuut'ina Nation, Hitmen netminder Anders Miller stole the sh...

City of Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston and City Manager Tara Lodewyk have spoken out on the understaffing problem of Red Deer fire station No. 2 when it comes to what they call unprofessional billboards ...

Red Deer's unemployment rate rose to 5.4 per cent in August, according to new data released Friday.That's up from 4.7 per cent in July, but still down from 7.9 per cent in August 2024.Looking across t...

EDMONTON - Margaret Atwood is taking aim at Alberta's controversial ban on school library books containing sexual content with a new, satirical short story after the famed author's novel "The Handmaid...

Albertans are asked to use caution when working or recreating outdoors this weekend due to hot and dry conditions. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Sept. 5) There are 45 wildfires currently burning ac...

Sentencing took place this week for a man charged following a Red Deer shooting in broad daylight last year. Abdullahi Ahmed Dahir, 36, of no fixed address, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice ...

The 33rd annual Harvest Run is set to return this Sunday.Hosted by the Red Deer Runners since 1991, those hoping to participate can head to the family-friendly event, which begins at 9 a.m., and offer...

Lacombe County has issued a fire advisory, effective Thursday.The county says it's now in place because of the warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a lack of anticipated precipitation.For now, the...

Innisfail RCMP have arrested high-risk offender Dakota Caron, 22, who was wanted on outstanding warrants for assault, resisting a police officer, mischief, and possession of a controlled substance for...

The Town of Sylvan Lake has received $295,000 from the Alberta Crime Prevention grant, which will go to support programs that help at-risk youth. The program run until March 31, 2027 and aims to help ...