Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Proposal has Red Deer forming solo federal electoral riding: Boundaries Commission
Red Deer could be going back to one federal electoral riding. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta has proposed a new set of boundaries, which will be the subject of discussion duri...
Jun 11, 2022
'Unique' Freeze or Fry returns for 69th year
It was a beautiful day for races in the pool at the 69th annual Freeze of Fry swim meet, hosted by Red Deer's Catalina Swim Club.From the Recreation Centre's outdoor pool, about 165 swimmers competed ...
Jun 11, 2022
Brewery owner talks community passion, message for young entrepreneurs
Charlie Bredo and his team have been at it for seven years, brewing a laundry list of beers at Troubled Monk in Red Deer's Capstone area.On Saturday, the brewery celebrated its seventh birthday with i...
Jun 11, 2022
Tara Lodewyk appointed from interim to new City Manager after nation-wide search
At a special meeting on Friday, Red Deer city council unanimously appointed former Interim City Manager Tara Lodewyk as the next City Manager. Lodewyk has been the interim City Manager since the retir...
Jun 10, 2022