Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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

Update 6: Alberta wildfire update
Significant rain is expected in parts of Alberta this weekend, but northern areas will stay warm and dry, adding challenges to ongoing firefighting efforts.Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 20)...
Jun 20, 2025

Public hearing set for Monday: final step in MCC review
Citizens are invited to attend a Public Hearing on Monday to share their feedback as City Council considers transitioning The City's Electric Utility to a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC).The ...
Jun 20, 2025

Central Alberta crops rated good to excellent, below five and 10 year averages
Crop conditions are at 53 per cent rated good to excellent, below the 5- and 10-year averages of 72 and 70 per cent, respectively. That according to the latest Alberta Crop Report from the Government ...
Jun 20, 2025

UPDATE: LOCATED, Angela De Oliviera, 48, of Sundre
Sundre RCMP is advising that Angela was located safe.
Jun 20, 2025 (Sundre RCMP)

Lacombe County appoints new fire chiefs for Clive and Alix fire departments
Lacombe County has announce the appointments of Steve Zaytsoff as District Fire Chief for the Clive Fire Department and Corrie Anderson as District Fire Chief for the Alix Fire Department. County offi...
Jun 20, 2025