Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The National Weather Service says a tornado is on the ground in the lightly populated Everglades area of South Florida. The service posted a photo on the social platform X of the fu...
Oct 9, 2024
Rebels' win streak comes to a screeching halt against Vancouver
The Red Deer Rebels were dealt their first regulation loss of the season by the Vancouver Giants on Tuesday, and had their four-game win streak snapped in the process.Red Deer was riding high after th...
Oct 8, 2024
Sylvan Lake netminder named WHL Goaltender of the Week
A central Alberta junior hockey goalie has been acknowledged for his strong play on the ice last week. Victoria Royals netminder Spencer Michnik, of Sylvan Lake, has been named WHL Goaltender of the W...
Oct 8, 2024
Red Deer Symphony Orchestra rises again for new performing season
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) launches its 2024-25 season on October 19 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre with its 'We Rise Again" program.The concert will be a Classical-Canadian fusio...
Oct 8, 2024
Red Deer to conduct new homeless count Thursday as numbers rise
The City of Red Deer is conducting another 'Point in Time' (PiT) homeless count this Thursday (Oct. 10).The city says the count will take place in the evening and will be the sixth done since 2012.Coo...
Oct 8, 2024
Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report
OTTAWA - A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households. Howev...
Oct 8, 2024
Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report
OTTAWA - A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households. Howev...
Oct 8, 2024
Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship
WASHINGTON - A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying protectionist policies like Donald Trump's proposed tariffs c...
Oct 8, 2024
Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project harvests for international hunger
The Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project has raised $70,918 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to aid in the fight against international hunger.The money comes from a 120-acre canola harvest near ...
Oct 7, 2024
Roundabout expected to open next week at 19 Street and 40 Avenue
The City of Red Deer says a major milestone is expected to be reached on the 19 Street Improvement Project next week, as crews should be opening the new roundabout at 19 Street and 40 Avenue.This is t...
Oct 7, 2024