Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe
Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million in extra funding to dig deeper into allegations of corruption in private health care contracts.Auditor general Doug Wylie s...
Jun 24, 2025

City Council Recap - June 23, 2025
The following decisions were made at today's City Council meeting.CLOSED/BUSINESS ARISING:Habitat for HumanityCity Council considered a request from the Habitat for Humanity organization to purchase 2...
Jun 24, 2025

West Park Elementary School receives upgrades to become more energy efficient
The Red Deer Public School Division celebrated the modernization of West Park Elementary School on Monday. In front of students, staff, and school board trustees, a ceremony unveiled the work that was...
Jun 23, 2025

UCP candidate Tara Sawyer elected MLA in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-election
United Conservative Party candidate Tara Sawyer has been elected MLA for the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills riding. "I'm thrilled, excited, and I'm deeply honoured of the trust the people of this riding ar...
Jun 23, 2025

Election Day voting places open for provincial by-elections
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms voting places for the Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-elections are now open and will remain open ...
Jun 23, 2025
Alberta voters to decide Monday if NDP's Nenshi, separatists to hold legislature seats
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is looking to finally win a seat in the legislature after a year of sitting on the sidelines. He's running in one of three provincial byelections today as a candidate ...
Jun 23, 2025

Registration now open for 33rd annual Harvest Run
The 33rd annual Harvest Run is set to return this fall.Hosted by the Red Deer Runners since 1991, those hoping to participate can mark their calendars for Sunday, Sept. 7.The family friendly event, wh...
Jun 22, 2025

US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel 's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program in a risky gambi...
Jun 21, 2025

Innisfail Eagles annual golf tournament fundraiser right around the corner
The Innisfail Eagles first annual Blades & Birdies Golf Tournament is just over two weeks away and is filling up fast.The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. on July 10 at the Innisfail Golf Club and ...
Jun 21, 2025

Events are being held across the country Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day
OTTAWA - Hundreds of events are planned across the country Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day. First observed in 1996, Indigenous Peoples Day is meant to recognize First Nations, Inuit and Mtis c...
Jun 21, 2025