Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Monday is the hottest day recorded on Earth, beating Sunday's record, European climate agency says
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever, beating a record set the day before, as countries across the globe from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the E...
Jul 24, 2024
Red Deer is Alberta's 'Most Active City' for third year running
The title of Alberta's most active city once again goes to Red Deer.Red Deer was in tough competition this year for ParticiPACTION's annual challenge, which takes place during the month of June. At va...
Jul 23, 2024
Dream Home Lottery winner gets their keys to the kingdom
The winner of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation's grand prize Dream Home package was given the keys to her newly built custom home on July 23. Located in the developing Evergreen neighbourhood, ...
Jul 23, 2024
Legends Iginla, Szabados, Kisio reflect on careers as they enter Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
The 2024 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held July 20 at Red Deer Polytechnic, was an event to remember.The class includes the 2000-01 Memorial Cup-winning Red Deer Rebels (read more h...
Jul 23, 2024
Central Alberta murder case going to trial
A man charged in a central Alberta homicide last year has been ordered to stand trial. Boyd Wade Beaverbones, 26, a resident of the O'Chiese First Nation, was ordered to stand trial following a prelim...
Jul 23, 2024
Fire Ban in effect for Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake has issued a full town-wide fire ban, effective immediately, due to dry conditions and high temperatures. The following fires are not allowed within town limits: Open fires usi...
Jul 23, 2024
Alberta providing more funds to support students, schools
The Alberta government is providing funds to help address the increased demand in schools.The province is investing $215 million to help alleviate the pressures of rising costs, increased enrolment, a...
Jul 23, 2024
Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid
Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday night were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they n...
Jul 23, 2024
Stettler comittee holding town hall to address doctor retention challenges
The Stettler Needs Doctors community group will hold a town hall meeting this week to present their vision and share concerns relating to the area's challenges in recruiting and retaining doctors."We ...
Jul 23, 2024
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
WASHINGTON (AP) - The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump t...
Jul 23, 2024