Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Three arrested with weapons and drugs in north Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged three people in relation to an incident which took place the afternoon of Nov. 13 on the city's north end.Mounties say it was 3:45 that day when the Red Deer RC...
Nov 18, 2024
Chinook's Edge students enjoying new veterinary program through Olds College
Students at Chinook's Edge (CESD) schools can now take veterinary training which allows them to jump into the industry as soon as they graduate. There are currently 14 students from nine division scho...
Nov 18, 2024
Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett named most valuable Canadian at Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - Toronto receiver Dejon Brissett was named the most valuable Canadian in the Argonauts' 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday. Brissett, from Mississa...
Nov 17, 2024
Rebels held winless in six-game U.S. road trip after shutout loss in Spokane
It's been tough sledding for the Red Deer Rebels.On Saturday night they fell 3-0 to the Spokane Chiefs to lose their sixth-consecutive contest in front of 10,372 fans at the Spokane Veterans Memorial ...
Nov 16, 2024
Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again
VANCOUVER - The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the champion...
Nov 16, 2024
Ponoka's Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees begins next week
The annual Ponoka & District Health Foundation Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees is right around the corner.From Nov. 21-23 at the Stagecoach Saloon on Ponoka Stampede Grounds, there will be five...
Nov 16, 2024
Pattison Media raises $28,000 for The Outreach Centre during Day of Holiday Hope radiothon
Red Deer and area did their part in helping those in need this holiday season.On Friday approximately $28,000 was raised for the Red Deer Outreach Centre during the annual Day of Holiday Hope radiotho...
Nov 16, 2024
Canada Post workers in Red Deer join national job action
Canada Post workers officially went on strike Friday, including in Red Deer.An approximate 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are striking across the nation after 'minimal p...
Nov 15, 2024
Canada Post workers are on strike. Here's what you need to know about your mail
TORONTO - Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery - just as the Crown corporation prepares for what's...
Nov 15, 2024
Judge rules against former Red Deer Catholic school trustee on first part of judicial review
A judge has ruled in favour of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) in relation to the case of a banished trustee.It was May and June 2024 when the double judicial review initiated by Monique La...
Nov 14, 2024