Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Lacombe Police Service continues to investigate after finding one of two stolen vehicles
The Lacombe Police Service continue to investigate after two vehicles were stolen from a residence in Lacombe on Monday.On June 16, police responded to a call on Monday morning from a resident who dis...
Jun 17, 2025
Stuart Skinner to start Game 6 of Stanley Cup final with Oilers facing elimination
FORT LAUDERDALE - Stuart Skinner is getting the call with his team's season on the line. The Oilers goaltender will start Tuesday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers with E...
Jun 17, 2025
Lacombe Police Service arrest man after brief chase down Highway 2
The Lacombe Police Service arrested a 24-year-old man from Grimshaw after he evaded police in a vehicle reported stolen.On July 16 at approximately 10:50 a.m., an officer on patrol noticed a red 2004 ...
Jun 17, 2025
Alberta doctors association raises concerns over Smith limiting free COVID vaccines
The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care worker unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith's decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this f...
Jun 17, 2025
Red Deer Regional Airport benefitting from increased traffic during G7 Summit
Restricted airspace around Calgary due to the G7 Summit in nearby Kananaskis has benefitted the Red Deer Regional Airport with increased traffic.Red Deer is not in restricted airspace, therefore has s...
Jun 16, 2025
Red Deer home sales increase in May
Red Deer home sales saw an increase last month but are lower compared to the same month last year. According to the latest market update from Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 185 home ...
Jun 16, 2025
Innisfail RCMP seeking help in identifying suspects in jewelry store robbery
The Innisfail RCMP are looking for four suspects allegedly involved in a robbery at a local jewelry store.On June 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Mounties say the four individuals entered the store and ...
Jun 16, 2025
AHS recruits new family physician to Sylvan Lake
Alberta Health Services has announced that a new family physician has been recruited to Sylvan Lake and area.The Sylvan Medical Center and Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service welcomed Dr. Car...
Jun 16, 2025
'He was thrown out': Trump comes to Putin's defence at start of G7
Group of Seven (G7) negotiations are already off to a rocky start after a warm welcome quickly devolved into a tense public episode with US President Donald Trump complaining it was a 'mistake' to rem...
Jun 16, 2025
Red Deer quartet represent Glendale Elementary at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Four Red Deer students are reflecting after taking their scientific expertise to Fredericton, NB earlier this month.The two pairs were comprised of Danica Battenfelder and Kassidy Roberge, as well as ...
Jun 14, 2025