Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Lacombe Police looking for suspect allegedly responsible for theft
The Lacombe Police Service is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect allegedly responsible for the theft of personal belongings, including a credit card.Police say on Nov. 4, the suspec...
Dec 16, 2025
Porch pirates the latest target of Red Deer RCMP public reminder
Red Deer RCMP want to help you avoid becoming a victim of porch pirates.Most cases of package thefts from porches and front steps occur during the busy season that is December, they say.If ordering on...
Dec 16, 2025
Chamber calls Red Deer County's draft budget 'disciplined'
The Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce says Red Deer County's draft budget is focused on the fundamentals.CEO Frank Creasey also said in a release that it contains disciplined spending, predictable...
Dec 15, 2025
Red Deer's outdoor rinks returning for another season
City of Red Deer officials have announced that 17 outdoor rinks across the community are now open. After weeks of work flooding and prepping the ice, officials say the recent cold snap has helped ensu...
Dec 12, 2025
Central Albertans encouraged to "Cram the Van" this weekend
Red Deer RCMP, in partnership with City of Red Deer Community Peace Officers, invite the public to stop by this weekend to help them Cram the Van.Mounties say the team will be at the Walmart South (20...
Dec 12, 2025
Red Deerian wins $100,000 on Lotto Max
Another Red Deerian has won a lotto haul, this time of $100,000.Cody L. was announced by the WCLC as the latest Lotto Max winner on Friday.The Nov. 18 draw winner says he's taking his winnings straigh...
Dec 12, 2025
The Everything Red Deer Podcast turns 1!
WOOT WOOT! We made it to one year! Happy Birthday to us, and thank you to everyone who's ever listened to even a few minutes of the show in year one. As well, thank you to all the guests we've had; it...
Dec 12, 2025
Podcast & Story: Young Farmer Summit unites 200+ agrarians in Red Deer
The shifting economics of agriculture, mental health among farmers, and the landscape in which younger agrarians are set to take over the sector... Those topics and more made up the agenda at the 2025...
Dec 12, 2025
Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions
Elections Alberta is getting $6.7 million in extra funding to handle the sudden outburst of recall petitions against legislature members.A legislature committee unanimously granted the funding at a me...
Dec 12, 2025
Town of Sylvan Lake approves interim operating budget
Sylvan Lake town council unanimously has approved its 2026 interim operating budget of $20 million.Council made the decision during its regular council meeting on Tuesday.However, this is not the fina...
Dec 11, 2025