Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 2, 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 2, 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
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