Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Shaya Biever smashes record at Daines Ranch Rodeo in Innisfail
Yeah, that was a thumbs up. No fist pump. No loud "Yes!!" No thrown hat. Just an almost invisible thumbs up. That was the understated reaction from reigning Canadian Breakaway Champion, Shaya Biever a...
Jun 19, 2024 Photo credit: Covy Moore
Canada's population grew to top 41 million in the first quarter: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population topped 41 million people in the first quarter of this year as it grew by 0.6 per cent. The agency says the population reached 41,012,563 on Apr...
Jun 19, 2024
McDavid, Oilers hang on to beat Panthers 4-3 and force Game 6 in Stanley Cup final
SUNRISE - The Oilers are dragging the Panthers back to Alberta. Connor McDavid is the overwhelming reason why. The superstar captain had two goals and two assists as Edmonton held on for a 5-3 victory...
Jun 18, 2024
Day 4 of LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic: Case should be dismissed, says division lawyer
After a five-week break, the double judicial review of Monique LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools resumed in the Court of King's Bench on Tuesday. The case, being heard in Red Deer under J...
Jun 18, 2024
Two charged, RCMP looking for third suspect in central Alberta shooting
RCMP are providing more information into the June 10, 2024, incident in which the Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in Samson Cree Nation. Related: Maskwacis RCMP respond to multiple ...
Jun 18, 2024 (Maskwacis RCMP)
Red Deer school divisions react to new restrictions for cellphones in classrooms
A pair of local school divisions are looking further into the government's announcement Monday that restrictions will be in place this fall regarding the use of cell phones and other mobile devices in...
Jun 18, 2024 Copyright: (c) Dolgachov | Dreamstime.com
Special Olympics celebrity breakfast serves up inspiration and support
About 150 people attended the Red Deer Special Olympics celebrity breakfast at Westerner Park on June 18, making it one of the most successful editions it has hosted since taking a hiatus during the C...
Jun 18, 2024
Red Deer home sales on the rise in May
Red Deer saw an increase in home sales last month when compared to the month before and year-over-year. According to the latest Market Report from Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 226 ...
Jun 18, 2024 Photo 30589663 © Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com
Red Deer region's unemployment rate moves higher in May
The Red Deer economic region saw a one per cent increase in its unemployment rate last month. According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, the Red Deer region's unemployment rate in May was...
Jun 18, 2024
Panel to review water main break that has forced Calgary to conserve water
CALGARY - A panel of experts is to review why a major pipeline burst in Calgary nearly two weeks ago, forcing the city and surrounding regions to conserve water. David Duckworth, the city's chief admi...
Jun 18, 2024