Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Carney, Poilievre in Montreal today as election campaign continues
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold a press c...
Apr 14, 2025
Sylvan Lake RCMP responds to fire near 51 Ave. and 47 St.
The Sylvan Lake RCMP are on scene assisting with a fire to an outbuilding in the community and are asking the public to avoid the area to give emergency services more room. The fire is located in the ...
Apr 11, 2025
Former City of Red Deer employee charged with fraud
A former City of Red Deer employee has been charged with fraud. The Red Deer RCMP says Krutisha Patel, a former employee in the city's electric light and power department, has been charged with fraud ...
Apr 11, 2025
Federal election candidates set for local ridings
Nominations for the upcoming federal election are now closed and the candidates for the four electoral districts in the Red Deer area are now set.A total of 21 candidates representing seven different ...
Apr 11, 2025
Red Deer Hospital Lottery unveils new dream home
The Red Deer Hospital Lottery is back for its 27th year with it's biggest prize to date.This year's dream home, built by Sorento Custom Homes, is valued at over $1 million and located in the Evergreen...
Apr 11, 2025
Rebels to select seventh overall in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
It's official.The Red Deer Rebels will select seventh overall in the first round of the upcoming 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.Their spot was solidified during the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery on Wedne...
Apr 11, 2025
Residents invited to offer input on proposed design for new Civic Plaza
The Town of Ponoka is asking for public input on the proposed conceptual design for a new Civic Plaza downtown.From April 11 and 12, citizens are invited to the town's booth at the Ponoka Trade Show t...
Apr 11, 2025
Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests 60 per cent of Canadians say they will personally feel the effects of U.S. tariffs - and most believe Canada should fight back. The poll, which was conducted by Leger for ...
Apr 11, 2025
Carney pitches crime policy, tougher laws on harassment at places of worship
Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop people from being harassed at their places of worship, part of a suite of crime and justice measures he unveiled at a campai...
Apr 10, 2025
Alberta spending $900,000 to upgrade monitoring as wildfire season begins
As Alberta heads into the heart of wildfire season, the province is committing almost $1 million to upgrade its early-warning systems.Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says $900,000 is being allocated to ...
Apr 10, 2025