Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer's 32nd annual Harvest Run welcomes families with free admission for kids under 10
It's truly a family-affair this year at Red Deer's 32nd annual Harvest Run with free admission for children 10 and under. On September 8 from 9 - 11 a.m., the 3km walk/run and 8km run will begin in Ca...
Mar 15, 2024
Red Deer's 12th annual Central Alberta Family Expo returns this Saturday
The 12th annual Central Alberta Family Expo is returning to Red Deer County this Saturday.On March 16 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Crossroads Church (38155 Range Road 275B), the fun-filled trade show ...
Mar 15, 2024
'Saving up to $13.7K per year': Alberta reaches $15/day child care milestone
Alberta families are saving thousands of dollars annually as the province reaches a $15-per-day for child care average, officials from both levels of government said Thursday.The low average rate, rea...
Mar 15, 2024
Smith calls for carbon tax to be scrapped, or at least give exemptions
Alberta's premier is once again asking the federal government for a break on the carbon tax.Danielle Smith penned a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, March 14, 2024, just one day af...
Mar 15, 2024
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON - Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which parts of the province are to be off-limits to wind an...
Mar 15, 2024
Timelines revealed for Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion project
Timelines have officially been revealed for the Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion project.At a jam-packed public information session on Thursday, various representatives gathered at The Chalet in W...
Mar 14, 2024
Alberta welcomes nearly 200 of world's best biathletes in World Cup finals this week
Alberta will welcome 198 of the world's top biathletes from 25 countries for the BMW International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season finals this week. Government officials say that Alberta's long-...
Mar 14, 2024
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School hosting 2024 ASAA 4A Boys/Girls Basketball Provincial Championships
Hundreds of youth athletes have gathered at Red Deer's Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School for the 2024 Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA) 4A Boys/Girls Basketball Provincial Championsh...
Mar 14, 2024
Work underway to upgrade J.J. Gaetz House, and Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary trail
The operation of Red Deer's historic J.J. Gaetz House is undergoing a shift.Built in 1914 in the city's Michener area, directly east of the Red Deer Cemetery, the home is the subject of a Request for ...
Mar 14, 2024
Province seeking additional feedback on draft social studies curriculum
Albertans are invited to share thoughts on key facets of the new draft social studies curriculum. Over the last seven months, Alberta Education consulted with more than 300 partners, teachers, multicu...
Mar 14, 2024