Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
St. Teresa of Avila Schools seeking donations for inclusive playground
Parents and staff at St. Teresa of Avila School are raising money to build a new inclusive playground for the diverse students in their campus and community. Their goal is to raise $350,000 by spring ...
May 23, 2024
Hunting Hills valedictorian reflects on high school career
Alena Wang has worked towards achieving valedictorian status throughout all high school, and finally gets to celebrate the accomplishment when she walks the stage on May 23 as a Hunting Hills graduate...
May 23, 2024
High-flying Oilers, well-balanced Stars set for Western Conference final clash
DALLAS - Pete DeBoer met with his captain shortly after arriving in Texas. The message from the Dallas Stars head coach to Jamie Benn in June 2022 was clear. And the veteran forward was fully on board...
May 22, 2024
Pickering, Rebels' first-round selection, signs with club
The Red Deer Rebels have announced that Graeme Pickering, the club's first-round pick at the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team. Pickering, ...
May 22, 2024
Sports Hall of Fame welcomes 2024 inductees
The latest group of inductees to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame will be celebrated on May 24 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Cenovus Energy Learning Common. The 12 individuals receiving the honour of bei...
May 22, 2024
Indigenous organizations get funding to ensure safer futures for women, girls and 2S+
Three central Alberta organizations are benefiting from a provincial grant aimed at ensuring safer futures for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.The province announced a $4 million investment ear...
May 22, 2024
Spring comes to Sunnybrook Farm
Central Albertans can join the Sunnybrook Farm family on Saturday, May 25, 2024, for a special country breakfast, and a chance to meet the baby animals that will be growing up on the farm this summer....
May 22, 2024
RCMP make arrests after investigation into drug trafficking
Three people are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in central Alberta. On May 7, 2024, Mounties say a months-long investigation culminated in arrests and the execution of searc...
May 21, 2024
Fire Advisory lifted for Red Deer County
Rain and cooler temperatures have led officials with Red Deer County to lift a fire advisory previously in place.The advisory was lifted as of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.County officials say p...
May 21, 2024
Annual Spring Feast promotes healing and prayer with Sacred Hoop
Safe Harbour's Spring Feast returns May 29 to June 1, this year with a special ceremonial addition: the Sacred Hoop. There will also be a focus on honouring White Bison, a nonprofit promoting wellness...
May 21, 2024