Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
AUPE rallies against staffing cuts at Extendicare Michener Hill
Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) will rally at Extendicare Michener Hill (12 Michener Boulevard), an assisted living facility, to demand a reversal of what they say are rece...
May 05, 2025
Alberta premier to give live address on province's 'path forward' with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address this afternoon to outline the province's path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Smith has said she wil...
May 05, 2025
NDP national council scheduled to meet Monday night to pick interim leader
OTTAWA - The NDP national council is scheduled to meet tonight to pick an interim leader. Jagmeet Singh announced on election night that he would step down as soon as an interim leader was chosen. The...
May 05, 2025
Red Deer students headed to D.C. after earning second place in Exploravision science competition
Three girls from Red Deer's Don Campbell Elementary who came up with a new idea for an innovative method of wildfire protection are headed to Washington, D.C. after being named second place national w...
May 05, 2025 The team, which includes, from left to right, team mentor Rabia Taha, students Charlie Pilgrim, Kason Sonnenberg-Trent, and Sofia Taha, and Grade 3 teacher Melinda Powell, with their regional winner certificates, ahead of being named national second place winners for Exploravision 2025. (Supplied)
Paid parking begins May 15 in Sylvan Lake
Paid parking for the Town of Sylvan Lake will go into effect on May 15. This year, the paid parking zones along the east and west areas of 50 Avenue have been extended. Residents are reminded to regis...
May 04, 2025
Walking together for healing: Red Deer to gather Monday for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples
The annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Walk and Gathering is happening in Red Deer Monday evening, and organizers say the more who come out from all walks of life, the more it wi...
May 04, 2025
Town of Ponoka to pick up yard waste on May 20
The Town of Ponoka's annual spring cleanup and collection of compostable yard waste will begin later this month. On Tuesday, May 20, crews will make one trip down each back alley in Ponoka to pick up ...
May 04, 2025
AHS identifies new cases of measles in central zone
Alberta Health Services has confirmed additional new cases of measles in the central zone.Officials say at least one of the new cases were in public settings while infectious and more locations may be...
May 03, 2025
Red Deer and District Chamber responds to strategy for Budget 2026
The Red Deer and District Chamber is encouraged by the city's intentions for Budget 2026, but remains concerned about the pressures impacting local businesses, such as rising operating costs, labour s...
May 02, 2025
Fire restriction in place for Lacombe County
A fire restriction has been issued by Lacombe County.Effective May 1, the restriction has been implemented as a result of extremely dry conditions, windy conditions, and a lack of precipitation in the...
May 02, 2025