Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Charges laid after 71-year-old man allegedly beaten by youth in downtown Red Deer
Charges have been laid against several youth who allegedly beat a 71-year-old man downtown last month. Red Deer RCMP confirm that on Aug 1, just before 8:30 p.m., members responded to a call for assis...
Sep 09, 2023

Lacombe County holds grand opening of new Burns Nature Park, donated near Sylvan Lake
There is a new hidden nature park for central Albertans to enjoy near Sylvan Lake.On Friday, Lacombe County held a grand opening ceremony for the new Burns Nature Park (Township Road 394), located on ...
Sep 08, 2023

Local organization hosts event this Saturday for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day
This Saturday, Red Deerians can celebrate and learn about International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day at Bower Ponds.On September 9, the Central Alberta FASD Network will be hos...
Sep 08, 2023

Rebels sign New Westminster forward Levi Green
The Red Deer Rebels continue to sign players left, right and centre.In a second today, the club announced it has signed forward Levi Green, a native of New Westminster, B.C., to a WHL Scholarship and ...
Sep 08, 2023

Regulator yanks thousands of wells from troubled oil company, transfers for cleanup
Alberta's energy regulator has transferred thousands of oil and gas wells and other facilities held by a troubled Calgary company to the group that's responsible for cleaning up poorly maintained or a...
Sep 08, 2023

Sept. 11 memorial event goes Sunday at City Hall Park
This Sunday, a day before the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Red Deer Honour Guard will once again hold a special ceremony downtown.The Emergency Services Memorial March goes at 1...
Sep 08, 2023

Alberta leads employment growth in Canada in August
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta its touting the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. Released on Friday, September 8, 2023, the agency said the national unemployment rate was flat at ...
Sep 08, 2023

'Freedom Convoy' lawyers to argue admissibility of Facebook evidence
OTTAWA - Day four of the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is set to focus on whether Facebook content should be entered into evidence. Lich and Barber helped ...
Sep 08, 2023

Trustee LaGrange removed as ACSTA director, Minister of Education also speaks
Word came down late Thursday that Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) Trustee Monique LaGrange has been removed from her position within the Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association (ACSTA...
Sep 07, 2023

Over 250 guests give standing ovation at United Way Central Alberta's annual Campaign Kickoff Luncheon
Over 250 guests stood in applause at the United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) annual Campaign Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday as one client ambassador shared his heartfelt journey. Held at the Red Deer Reso...
Sep 07, 2023