Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Updated: Christmas Eve snowfall of 10-15 cm expected for central Alberta
A Snowfall Warning is in place for Red Deer and the surrounding area. Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected on Wednesda...
Dec 22, 2025
Lacombe Police Service conducts impaired driving check stop
The Lacombe Police Service made multiple arrests during an impaired driving check stop last Friday, Dec. 19.That day, police observed a U-Haul truck, and the driver was suspected of being intoxicated....
Dec 22, 2025
Red Deer RCMP complete three-day shoplifting prevention blitz
Red Deer RCMP have unveiled the results of a completed three-day shoplifting prevention blitz they held earleir this month.From Dec. 2 to 4, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction team, with assistance of ...
Dec 19, 2025
Next steps recommended for AB pensions, police, referendums
The Alberta Next Panel has provided seven recommendations for initiatives that could have big implications for Albertans.The panel toured communities across the province in the summer and fall, includ...
Dec 19, 2025
Grab tix now for St. Joseph High School's production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
The opportunity to get tickets this holiday season for an upcoming Red Deer run of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is nothing short of scrumdiddlyumptious.The show runs March 12-14 and ...
Dec 19, 2025
Penhold teen victimized by violent online extremist groups
Disclaimer: This story contains disturbing and graphic details. A Penhold woman is pleading for help for her 14-year-old daughter after the youth was a victim of online extremist groups, Kaskar, 764, ...
Dec 18, 2025
Town of Olds welcomes Data District Inc. with major data centre investment
Invest Olds has announced the opening of Data District Inc. in the town of Olds. Officials describe it as an incredible boost to the community and regional economy, saying it represents a major privat...
Dec 18, 2025
Lacombe County gets funding for photography-based citizen science project
Lacombe County is receiving $6,300 from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. The money is to support Changes in the Natural World: A Citizen Science Project. The project is a chronolog time-l...
Dec 18, 2025
Lethbridge woman appointed Alberta's new chief medical officer of health
Her name should be familiar to most who have worked in healthcare in Alberta's South Zone over the last several years.Dr. Vivien Suttorp has been selected as Alberta's new, permanent Chief Medical Off...
Dec 18, 2025
Alberta increases referendum petition fees to $25,000 a 5,000 per cent hike
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious. A cabinet order rele...
Dec 18, 2025