Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Local entrepreneurs learn how to thrive online at Community Futures Central Alberta Digital Marketing event
Roughly 25 local entrepreneurs were treated to a great lunch and some great marketing know-how at Setter's Place in Bower Ponds recently. The May 23 event marked a celebration of the Digital Service S...
May 29, 2024 Kim Free of Small Town Girl Promotions speaks to the audience about branding for small business.(Supplied)
Edmonton Oilers set to make lineup changes for Game 4 of Western Conference final
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are shaking things up. Down 2-1 in the NHL's Western Conference final to the Dallas Stars, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed there would be lineup changes for tonight'...
May 29, 2024
Central Alberta Children's Festival returns to Red Deer
For two days, Rotary Recreation Park will be transformed into an engaging environment with more than 40 activities for children to explore the arts, and foster creativity and imagination.On May 31 and...
May 29, 2024
A large majority of Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers: poll
A poll conducted for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said most Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers.CTF released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support the farmers...
May 29, 2024
Canada to see warm summer, wildfire risks loom for some regions: Weather Network
Get ready to feel the heat, Canada. The Weather Network is predicting more sunshine and warmer temperatures for the summer. The weather broadcaster's annual summer forecast released Wednesday indicate...
May 29, 2024
UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger
Edmonton - Alberta's government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process.With the spri...
May 28, 2024
New trial dates set for man accused of first-degree murder in fatal Red Deer arson fire
New trial dates have been set for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer two years ago. Raymond Richard, 39, of Red Deer, was originally scheduled fo...
May 28, 2024
Bradley wins Breakaway Roping title; Broncos produce strong CCFR showing
The Olds College Broncos rodeo team has another Canadian College Rodeo Association (CCRA) champion in its stable. Becky Bradley was rewarded for her consistency at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rod...
May 28, 2024 (Becky Bradley of the Olds College Broncos catches a calf in the Breakaway Roping competition at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rodeo in Brooks. Credit: Wildwood Imagery
LOCATED: Tristan Walker, 26, of Red Deer
Tristan Walker has been located safe. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. -- Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Goo...
May 28, 2024 (Red Deer RCMP)
Dairy Innovation West (milk) shakes up western market
Currently undergoing construction, Dairy Innovation West (DIW), a milk processing facility, is poised to make groundbreaking impacts to the transportation and environmental footprint of the dairy indu...
May 28, 2024