Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Red Deer and District Community Foundation announces new name and new look
The Red Deer and District Community Foundation (RDDCF) will become the Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB); it announced the new name, a new logo, and appointed new board members at its an...
Jun 12, 2024

'Walk the Talk' event connects Red Deer seniors and fifth-graders
Fifth-graders from St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer recently paid a visit to regular patrons of the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre for a fun event called 'Walk the Talk.'The field trip was...
Jun 12, 2024

Town of Sylvan Lake offers downtown summer construction update
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake have announced what they describe as some great news for the downtown core.Town officials say they are paving the gravel sections soon to minimize impacts on loc...
Jun 12, 2024

100 Red Deer Polytechnic non-academic staff vote to join 400 others in AUPE
One hundred non-academic staff at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) are now members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).The 100, which include various support staff in departments like IT, ma...
Jun 11, 2024

Taxi Plate Draw held in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer held a taxi plate draw on June 11, 2024, to issue 15 new plates.City officials say 23 names were included in the draw, with a total of 218 plates requested. The winning names and ...
Jun 11, 2024

Traffic disruption on 50 Street
A portion of 50 Street from 38 Avenue to 39 Avenue in Red Deer will be closed with no through traffic as crews work to replace water and sewer infrastructure.From Wednesday, June 12 to Thursday, June ...
Jun 11, 2024

Blackfalds Days: June 13-16
The Town of Blackfalds is set to host its annual summer celebration. Blackfalds Days runs June 13-16, 2024, with several locations throughout the community hosting events and activities. Thursday, Jun...
Jun 11, 2024

Environment Canada predicts warm summer across country, especially the east
Environment Canada is predicting a warmer-than-usual summer for the entire country, with the provinces east of Manitoba sweltering the most. But meteorologist Jennifer Smith says rain is harder to pre...
Jun 11, 2024

Freeland to oilsands: Tax credit nearly law, time to start building carbon capture
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a major federal tax credit to help build carbon capture projects is almost in place and she wants to see quick progress on the project promised by Cana...
Jun 11, 2024

High voter turnout for Alberta NDP leadership race
Over half of Alberta NDP members have already cast their ballot to replace party leader Rachel Notley. Voting began on June 3, and as of June 9, 43,170 members voted for their choice between four cand...
Jun 11, 2024