Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Daily heat records set across central Alberta on May 29
Multiple daily heat records were set throughout central Alberta Thursday.On May 29, the temperature high in the City of Lacombe was 31.9 C beating the previously held daily record of 30.5 C, which was...
May 30, 2025
Crews brace for more hot, dry temperatures in fight against Prairie wildfires
Crews will face hot, dry conditions with the odd chance of rain today as they try to put down wildfires that have forced thousands out of their homes from Alberta to Manitoba. Saskatchewan and Manitob...
May 30, 2025
Podcast: Make-A-Wish Heroes Challenge returns to Red Deer this September
A long waitlist of one-day Wish kids is hoping residents of central Alberta will choose to be a difference maker this September by participating in the second annual Red Deer edition of the Make-A-Wis...
May 30, 2025
McHappy Day raises $36,000 across Red Deer and Lacombe
Local McDonald's locations raised a very nice chunk of money during the recent McHappy Day on May 8.The annual fundraiser benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and others, across Canada.Betw...
May 30, 2025
Central Alberta Buccaneers kick off season this Saturday
Just days away from the start of the Central Alberta Buccaneers season, they're optimistic about what they can accomplish.Along with some new additions to the team, both on the roster and the coaching...
May 29, 2025
RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network
RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences.Mounties allege a 15-year-old from Edmonton was planning to commit offences related t...
May 29, 2025
Mattias Ekholm to return from injury for Oilers in Game 5 against Stars
DALLAS - Mattias Ekholm will return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup for Game 5 of the NHL's Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. The top-pair defenceman suffered a lower-...
May 29, 2025
Sylvan Lake Gulls optimistic for another deep playoff run
Sylvan Lake Gulls veteran pitcher Hunter Jones wants to deliver a championship to the town more than anything. Since the team's inception in 2021, they've come close multiple times, falling short in t...
May 28, 2025
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will ...
May 28, 2025
Red Deer and surrounding areas remain under heat warning
A Heat Warning remains in place for most of Alberta, including the Red Deer region. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says hot temperatures will continue Thursday, with daytime highs near o...
May 27, 2025