Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Community report for Red Deer looks at DEI in mental health care
A newly released report takes a closer look at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as it pertains to mental health services in Red Deer. The report came out of a World Cafe event held in June 2024, ...
Jun 02, 2025
Innisfail Eagles announce annual Blades & Birdies Golf Tournament fundraiser
The Innisfail Eagles men's hockey team is set to host the first annual Blades & Birdies Golf Tournament.The tournament will be a fundraiser for the club's operations, player development, travel an...
Jun 02, 2025
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for this Saturday
The 2025 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set to take place this weekend to honour a long list of legendary athletes and builders from the province.The class will be formally inducted...
Jun 02, 2025
Man charged in Ponoka County shooting incident, ordered to stand trial
A Ponoka County resident charged in an alleged shooting incident last year has been ordered to stand trial. Denton David Bonnett, 40, was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing in Pono...
Jun 02, 2025
Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says it's time for Canada to move past its dispute with India because the country is an indispensable partner in a volatile world. Harper made the comment...
Jun 02, 2025
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as President Donald Trump threatens to impose more ...
Jun 02, 2025
Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize
SASKATOON - Canada's premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in person for the first time since the federal election to pitch which major projects they think should get fast tracked. The ...
Jun 02, 2025
City tries clearing up some details around Heritage Ranch situation
The City of Red Deer is offering some clarity on the situation surrounding Heritage Ranch.Earlier this week, the city shared it was severing ties with the current operator of Heritage Ranch, Joel Mart...
May 30, 2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe & District to hold unique fundraiser in June
A new fundraiser aimed as a team building event for a good cause is just two weeks away.Put on by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe & District, the MegaBike fundraiser will roll into Lacombe on ...
May 30, 2025
UPDATE: Parents of child found, RCMP ask for more kindness from critics
UPDATE, 7 p.m., May 30 RCMP say the parents of the child noted below have been found. "We are also asking that people be kind - you don't know all circumstances surrounding an investigation. Comments ...
May 30, 2025