Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RCMP investigating Eckville area homicide
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in central Alberta this week.On June 20, 2022, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP received a report of a shooting on Rang...
Jun 21, 2022
City council adopts 2022-2024 Annual Policing Plan for Red Deer
City council formally adopted Red Deer's 2022-2024 Annual Policing Plan (APP) at Monday's meeting.The plan was developed jointly between The City and Red Deer RCMP, and outlines the community's top po...
Jun 20, 2022
Red Deer city council to establish criteria evaluation matrix for permanent shelter site
Red Deer city council will now be moving to their next phase in the permanent shelter process: establishing a criteria evaluation matrix for choosing a site.At their regular meeting on Monday, council...
Jun 20, 2022
UPDATE: Missing Brandon Moench, 40, of Innisfail found
RCMP are please to report that Brandon Moench has been located safe. We would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.
Jun 20, 2022
Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed June 20 until 3 p.m. due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage. According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), normal hours o...
Jun 20, 2022
Federal Court approves class-action on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children
VANCOUVER - The Federal Court of Canada has certified a class-action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed i...
Jun 20, 2022
Albertans awarded for improving safety in their communities
LACOMBE, AB - Fourteen organizations and individuals from around Alberta received Alberta Community Justice Awards at a ceremony in Lacombe. The awards were given to Albertans who worked towards preve...
Jun 20, 2022
Province aiming to advance energy security in Washington, D.C.
The provincial government says Alberta continues to promote a North American energy strategy to create long-term energy security and affordability.Premier Jason Kenney and Energy Minister Sonya Savage...
Jun 19, 2022
Elnora man charged in double fatal crash near Trochu
Three Hills RCMP have arrested and charged a male in connection with a motor vehicle collision on June 17, 2022, which resulted in two fatalities. Richard Douglas Bell, 42, of Elnora, AB, has been cha...
Jun 19, 2022
National Indigenous Peoples Day and annual pow wow mark important week for Red Deerians and local Indigenous community
The week upcoming will be one of both celebration and grieving for Red Deer's Indigenous community, plus the rest of the public who decides to partake in events taking place.On Monday, the Waskasoo Se...
Jun 18, 2022