Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer comes together to celebrate life of Jack Donald
A central Alberta business powerhouse, who was more importantly a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, was remembered fondly by hundreds on Saturday in Red Deer.Jack Dona...
Apr 20, 2024
Central Alberta Older Adult Employment Strategy Assessment Project full report released
The final report for the Central Alberta Older Adult Employment Strategy Assessment Project has been released. Beginning in April 2023, the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre and the Red Deer & ...
Apr 18, 2024
Province provides record funding for all community housing operators
The Alberta government says they intend to strengthen the province's affordable housing system through Budget 2024 by providing record funding to all 48 housing providers to operate community housing....
Apr 18, 2024
Alberta introducing new electricity regulations
The provincial government is introducing new regulations to make electricity more affordable. Under the new regulations set to be introduced this spring, default electricity rates will be stabilized b...
Apr 18, 2024
Red Deer Polytechnic confirms student death on-campus
Alberta RCMP and Red Deer Polytechnic have released new statements regarding a fire that occurred on campus this past Sunday, April 14. The incident has been the subject of online rumours and speculat...
Apr 18, 2024
Nominations are open for the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
Nominations are open for the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards to recognize volunteers who make a lasting impact in their communities. The Government of Alberta made the announcement during Natio...
Apr 18, 2024
Police arrest man in death of two-year-old girl in Calgary
Police in Calgary have made an arrest in the death of a toddler. Olivia Hayden was rushed to hospital in September 2022 and was later pronounced dead. The two-year-old's death was deemed a homicide fo...
Apr 18, 2024
Red Deer residents concerned with increased building heights in new Zoning Bylaw
Red Deer residents have raised some concerns with the new Zoning Bylaw's increase in allowable building heights. At a public hearing on Monday, city council heard from nearly a dozen residents and rea...
Apr 18, 2024
Rebels' time in WHL playoffs comes to a close with 7-0 loss against the Blades
It was an emotional and somber night at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Wednesday as the Red Deer Rebels ended their time in the WHL playoffs following a 7-0 loss against the Saskatoon Blades. In a best-o...
Apr 17, 2024
Advance voting for Red Deer's byelection runs April 18-20
Three days of advance voting begins Thursday for Red Deer's upcoming byelection next week.Advance voting takes place April 18-20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Baymont by Wyndh...
Apr 17, 2024