Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Norwegian Laft Hus Society says 'Tusen takk' at 35th annual festival
"Hvordan gr det med deg?" That's "How are you?" in Norwegian, and it's probably what volunteers with Red Deer's Norwegian Laft Hus Society were saying to the hundreds who attended their 35th annual fe...
Jun 18, 2022
UPDATE: Latisha Dunlop-Perrault, 20, of Red Deer, located
Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Latisha Dunlop-Perrault has been located. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Jun 16, 2022
Former Lacombe mayor's home designated as Municipal Historic Resource
The former home of a prominent historical figure in Lacombe is now designated a Municipal Historic Resource. City council passed a bylaw recently which officially designates the building known as the ...
Jun 15, 2022
UPDATE: RCMP seeking missing Red Deer woman not seen since early May - Found
The Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Cheylenne Hughes has been located. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Jun 15, 2022
Sylvan Lake RCMP on scene of fatal motor vehicle collision
Sylvan lake RCMP are currently on-scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision between a semi-tractor trailer unit and a vehicle on Highway 11 near the Highway 766 intersection. Mounties say both East and...
Jun 13, 2022
Teachers narrowly accept new four-year contract with Government of Alberta
Alberta teachers have narrowly voted to accept a four-year contract with the province.Just over half of Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) members who cast ballots voted in favour of the deal that st...
Jun 11, 2022