Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 8, 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 6, 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 5, 2024
Rebels name pre-season roster, add two pieces
The Red Deer Rebels set their pre-season roster and added two pieces today.Forwards Luke Jamieson and Nolan Schmidt have each signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team.Jamieson,...
Sep 5, 2024
City council endorses housing action plan initiatives for CMHC's Housing Accelerator Fund
Red Deer's city council has endorsed eight initiatives for administration to use as guidelines to boost housing supply and improve affordability in an effort to strengthen the City's application in ro...
Sep 5, 2024
Canadian canola industry could take $1B hit in wake of Chinese trade actions: Report
An international credit rating agency says Canada's canola industry could take a $1-billion hit in the wake of new Chinese trade actions.Morningstar DBRS says China's plan to launch an anti-dumping in...
Sep 5, 2024