Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Sylvan Lake residents are invited to Pitch in Week, a dedicated community spring cleaning running Apr. 29 to May 5.. Whether you participate as a sport team, church group, family or individual, all ar...

MONTREAL - A Canadian cardinal was a top contender the last time a new pope was elected, but observers say that's unlikely to be the case this time around. Canada's five cardinals all have marks again...

Canadians are reacting to Pope Francis's death on Easter Monday, which came more than two months after he was hospitalized for a respiratory infection. Here's what some notable Canadians have to say. ...

Alberta Health Services is encouraging residents to check up on their health records and get up-to-date during National Immunization Awareness Week, April 21-30.The message is even more important as t...

The RCMP have announced the winners of its annual Name the puppies contest.The RCMP canine training facility is located in Innisfail, Alberta, just south of Red Deer.The contest, which ran in February...

A new fire cadet program is being launched by Red Deer County.The program will offer a comprehensive and structured pathway for young individuals aspiring to careers in fire and emergency services.It ...

Trial dates have been set for two more suspects of six people charged following a year-long investigation into an alleged organized auto theft and re-vinning operation. Cherie Baptiste, 41, of Red Dee...

OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two weeks after an Ontario judge found him and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass pro...

Despite a push from Mayor Jim Wood for council to approve it, the Red Deer Regional Airport's request for an additional $121,500 was turned away this week.Council defeated the motion 6-1 on Tuesday, w...

One person is dead following a single vehicle rollover on the QEll west of Wetaskiwin Thursday morning.During the early morning of April 17, 2025, Wetaskiwin RCMP along with EMS and Fire responded to ...