Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

The Red Deer Rebels have released their opening night roster ahead of the season opener this Friday in Red Deer.They'll begin the season with 25 players on the roster, including 14 forwards, eight def...

The union for educational assistants in Alberta, fresh off its own strike, says its members won't step in to help schools if teachers walk off the job next month.Canadian Union of Public Employees Alb...

For the first time, Red Deer residents will get the opportunity Thursday night to hear from a few local candidates set to run in the upcoming municipal election. Organized by Christian Comte, who's al...

The Calgary Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) will host a Military Family Appreciation Day Open House this Saturday.The free event, which will be held on Sept. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Corma...

Some Alberta parents say they have hired tutors for their children, because classroom overcrowding is having a disastrous domino effect on learning.Kira Schulz (kee-RAH SHUHLZ) says her daughter neede...

Ponoka RCMP and emergency crews are currently on scene of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2, south of the town.At 8:41 a.m. police responded to the rollover which involved a semi-truck hauling lu...

The Central Alberta Breakfast Club is set to host it's first-ever golf tournament fundraiser in benefit of the Red Deer Food Bank, Red Deer Dream Centre and Bridges Community Living.The One Swing for ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lacombe wants you to consider becoming a mentor.The commitment is a minimum of one hour per week spending time with your 'little,' with the call coming as the Lacombe b...

The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday it means to "transform" employment services in the province through a $185 million investment.WorkFirst Alberta will help job seekers find meaningful work a...

The Alberta Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors gave an update on a project that would widen the QEII Highway near Red Deer, which led city council to unanimously approve a resolution th...