Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began
The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post strike began, amounting to a drop of roughly $9.3 million in seasonal giving compared to this time last year. Mail-...
Dec 9, 2024
Upcoming Stars on Ice Holiday show to feature 8-year-old Maria Brant
Eight-year-old Maria Brant is set to take centre stage at the upcoming Stars on Ice Holiday show at the Peavey Mart Centrium.She'll join figure skating champion Kaitlyn Weaver in a performance set to ...
Dec 8, 2024
Rebels shut out by Swift Current Broncos on the road
The Red Deer Rebels scoring struggles continued on Saturday night as they were shut out 3-0 by the Swift Current Broncos.At the InnovationPlex in Saskatchewan, both goaltenders were on top of their ga...
Dec 7, 2024
Provincial government to invest over $1.5 million into skilled trades training for Indigenous students
The Government of Alberta plans to invest $1.5 million over the next three years in an effort to help Indigenous students meet the demands of residential construction.In a media release, the governmen...
Dec 7, 2024
Red Deer unemployment rate rises in November
The Red Deer region saw a rise in its unemployment rate last month, increasing from 6.6 per cent in October to 6.9 per cent in November. Still well below, however, a jobless rate of 7.9 per cent in No...
Dec 6, 2024
Salvation Army asking public to donate in alternative ways
The Salvation Army says the Canada Post strike is affecting their donations this holiday season.Just ahead of their busiest time of the year, they're asking the public to donate in different ways such...
Dec 6, 2024
Legislature recesses as fall session concludes
The fall legislature session has concluded with 13 pieces of passed legislation, all of which government officials say were united by a theme of protecting and promoting Albertans' rights and freedoms...
Dec 5, 2024
Red Deer not-for-profit organizations looking for more help during the holiday season
The Red Deer Food Bank, Red Deer Christmas Bureau, and the Outreach Centre are looking for more help as they enter the holiday season, where support from the community is most vital.The Food Bank said...
Dec 5, 2024
Sylvan Lake RCMP to wear body cameras beginning in early 2025
Alberta RCMP have announced that officers in Sylvan Lake among other communities in the province will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras.Members in Sylvan Lake will receive their body-worn camera...
Dec 5, 2024
Extend a hand this International Volunteer Day
December 5 marks International Volunteer Day, an opportunity to recognize the volunteers that serve our community, or take the steps to become one yourself. Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and St...
Dec 5, 2024