Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Western premiers conclude annual meetings in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE - Premiers from across Western Canada are wrapping up meetings in Whitehorse today aimed at discussing common concerns in their region. The premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Campaign for title of 'Canada's Most Active City' showcases mental health benefits of exercise
With Red Deer once again vying to be 'Canada's Most Active City,' a title it earned two years ago as part of the national participACTION Community Better contest, there's a spotlight being shone on th...
Jun 9, 2024
Calgarians urged to do better in curbing water use during unprecedented main break
CALGARY - Calgarians were being urged Friday to keep reducing their water use as work to repair to a major water main stretched into a second day. "This current level of water cannot continue," said N...
Jun 7, 2024
Calgarians urged to do better in curbing water use during unprecedented main break
Officials in Calgary continue to urge residents to cut their water use as work to repair a major water main stretches into a second day.One area of the city remains under a boil water advisory, while ...
Jun 7, 2024
Canada's jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May as labour market disappoints jobseekers
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's unemployment rate continued its upward climb in May, rising slightly to 6.2 per cent as opportunities became harder to find for prospective jobseekers.Statistics Canada's latest ...
Jun 7, 2024
Strike looms for border workers if mediation doesn't deliver deal
Thousands of Canadian border workers could go on strike this afternoon if mediation doesn't deliver a deal before then. More than 9,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members who work for the Canad...
Jun 7, 2024
A look at NHL final rival cities Edmonton and Sunrise, Fla.
The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final beginning Saturday. The Panthers host the first two games in the best-of-seven series in Sunrise, Fla. Here's a quick ...
Jun 7, 2024
Run/Hike for Red Deer Hospice Society returns
The Red Deer Hospice Society's annual Run/Hike fundraiser is returning for its 17th year, and participants can look forward to a hearty hamburger lunch from Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual when they cros...
Jun 6, 2024
Central Alberta firefighters taking part in Wellspring Stairclimb Challenge for cancer support
Firefighters from around central Alberta are taking part in the 10th annual Wellspring Stairclimb Challenge, which raises funds and awareness for free cancer support.The event takes place in Calgary a...
Jun 6, 2024
'Loves the game': McDavid, Oilers ready for Stanley Cup final after long journey
Sherry Bassin headed into the frigid arena alongside his dog, Newman, with one purpose. The chatter around Connor McDavid - a prodigy making waves across the Greater Toronto Area - was already buildin...
Jun 6, 2024