Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

AHS and Recovery Alberta share resources, risk factors, and warnings for suicide
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Recovery Alberta are sharing what supports are available and how people can help prevent suicide by understanding risk factors and wa...
Sep 10, 2024

Discover all that Blackfalds has to offer at Community Information Session
Blackfalds residents are invited to a Community Information Session, where you can learn about local sport and fitness programs, volunteer groups and committees, upcoming events and fundraisers, and m...
Sep 10, 2024 ID 229108493 © Clovercity | Dreamstime.com

Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals
NANAIMO, B.C. - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the required consultation period to impose tariffs on more clean energy goods coming from China will begin today. The move follows a decision in...
Sep 10, 2024

Government of Alberta invests in non-profits across the province, including several in central Alberta
Alberta's government is providing more than $12 million to 248 non-profit initiatives in an effort to help build strong and vibrant communities across the province, and multiple organizations in the R...
Sep 10, 2024

'The stakes cannot be higher:' Harris-Trump to faceoff on debate stage
PHILADELPHIA - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be face-to-face for the first time during Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment during the final sprint of a razor-thin ra...
Sep 10, 2024

Red Deer RCMP seek assistance in child luring investigation
RCMP in Red Deer are asking the community to be alert and speak to your children about conversations they may have had with a male in his seventies who may have been attempting to lure kids into his r...
Sep 9, 2024

Cirque Italia bringing 1950's dreamscape to Red Deer
Cirque Italia invites Red Deer residents to witness a dreamy circus adventure under its big top tent later this month.From Sept. 19-22 in the Parkland Mall parking lot, the company's Gold Unit perform...
Sep 9, 2024

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen - eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, "The Lion King" and Darth V...
Sep 9, 2024

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts. Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared glum ...
Sep 9, 2024

Red Deer area sets new record high temperature for September 8
Some areas of central Alberta, including Red Deer, saw record high temperatures set for September 8 over the weekend. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Red Deer area set a...
Sep 9, 2024