Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Red Deer sets temperature record on Dec. 15
Monday saw an all-time high temperature record set in Red Deer, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. It got up to 11.8 degrees Celsius on Dec. 15, just beating the old record of 11.7, w...
Dec 17, 2025

Ponoka town council renews incentive programs
Ponoka town council has renewed the Town of Ponoka residential and business incentive programs until Dec. 31, 2029. The town says the purpose of the program is to attract new residents and businesses ...
Dec 17, 2025

Red Deer County council approves 2026-28 operating budget and 2026-30 capital budget
Red Deer County council approved the 2026-2028 operating budget and the 2026-2030 capital budget today.The operating budget for 2026 was approved for $64 million, and the capital budget at $36.4 milli...
Dec 16, 2025

Lacombe Police looking for suspect allegedly responsible for theft
The Lacombe Police Service is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect allegedly responsible for the theft of personal belongings, including a credit card.Police say on Nov. 4, the suspec...
Dec 16, 2025

Porch pirates the latest target of Red Deer RCMP public reminder
Red Deer RCMP want to help you avoid becoming a victim of porch pirates.Most cases of package thefts from porches and front steps occur during the busy season that is December, they say.If ordering on...
Dec 16, 2025

Chamber calls Red Deer County's draft budget 'disciplined'
The Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce says Red Deer County's draft budget is focused on the fundamentals.CEO Frank Creasey also said in a release that it contains disciplined spending, predictable...
Dec 15, 2025

Red Deer's outdoor rinks returning for another season
City of Red Deer officials have announced that 17 outdoor rinks across the community are now open. After weeks of work flooding and prepping the ice, officials say the recent cold snap has helped ensu...
Dec 12, 2025

Central Albertans encouraged to "Cram the Van" this weekend
Red Deer RCMP, in partnership with City of Red Deer Community Peace Officers, invite the public to stop by this weekend to help them Cram the Van.Mounties say the team will be at the Walmart South (20...
Dec 12, 2025

Red Deerian wins $100,000 on Lotto Max
Another Red Deerian has won a lotto haul, this time of $100,000.Cody L. was announced by the WCLC as the latest Lotto Max winner on Friday.The Nov. 18 draw winner says he's taking his winnings straigh...
Dec 12, 2025

The Everything Red Deer Podcast turns 1!
WOOT WOOT! We made it to one year! Happy Birthday to us, and thank you to everyone who's ever listened to even a few minutes of the show in year one. As well, thank you to all the guests we've had; it...
Dec 12, 2025