Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2024
International FASD Awareness Day brings attention to prevalent life-long condition
A feeling of hope is what Julie Nanson-Ashton, executive director of the Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network, wants Red Deerians attending its community gathering to leave w...
Sep 09, 2024
Lacombe competitor receives Curling Canada scholarship to attend RDP
Curling Canada is providing 20 student-athletes with scholarship funding, and one Lacombe resident is a recipient. Morgan Deschiffart of the Lacombe Curling Club was named a recipient of $2,500 throug...
Sep 09, 2024
Generosity and style go hand-in-hand for Red Deer Hospice Society's fundraising auction
The Red Deer Hospice Society's bi-annual Handbag Auction is back and the organization's goal is to raise $10,000.Located in the Anders neighbourhood, the Hospice Society is "a residential end-of-life ...
Sep 09, 2024
Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted...
Sep 09, 2024
Red Deer clubs give back to the community in annual Service Week
September 9 marks the beginning of Red Deer's Service Week, when the City's three Rotary Clubs as well as the Lions, Optimist, Kiwanis and Kinsmen Clubs come together to help non-profits that serve th...
Sep 08, 2024
Springbrook flour mill approved for agri-processing tax credit
P&H Milling Group has qualified for the province's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, spurring the development of a wheat flour mill in the hamlet of Springbrook in Red Deer County.The...
Sep 06, 2024
Recovery Alberta CEO says new health agency will work for Albertans
The head of the province's new health authority for mental health and addictions, dubbed Recovery Alberta, says it's important people understand the new organization's purpose.Recovery Alberta came ab...
Sep 05, 2024