Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
AgSmart event offers look into latest agriculture technology
Central Alberta farmers will have an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in agriculture technology at the AgSmart Educational Exposition coming to Olds College. "There are so many ag-tech an...
Jul 24, 2024
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame annual report highlights record visitor numbers
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame had a record number of 21,582 visitors in 2023, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year, which was also a record setter. Executive director Tracey Kinsella said i...
Jul 24, 2024
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter percentage point to 4.5%
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for a second consecutive time on Wednesday, but warned the path back to two per cent inflation may be uneven and would ultimately determine the pace of fut...
Jul 24, 2024
Wildfire evacuees ordered to leave Jasper find relief after long journey to safety
GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA - Some wildfire evacuees who were trapped in traffic for hours while leaving Jasper National Park say they are feeling relieved to have found safety. Addison McNeill, who is 24,...
Jul 24, 2024
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