Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer and District Pipe Band's Robbie Burns Supper
The Red Deer and District Pipe Band is hosting their annual Robbie Burns supper on January 26, 2024. Doors at the Elks Lodge in Red Deer open at 6 p.m. with supper served at 7 p.m. Entertainment will ...
Dec 29, 2023 Photo 11516287 © Suzanne Paul | Dreamstime.com
Canadian men's basketball squad wins CP team of the year after historic 2023
The Canadian men's basketball team took its place on the international stage in 2023. Led by NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Canadians won their first-ever FIBA World Cup medal, defeating the Un...
Dec 29, 2023
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon asks Canadians to commit to kindness in year-end message
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is calling on Canadians to commit themselves to kindness in her annual year-end message. The Governor General says the year 2023 presented challenges brought on by climat...
Dec 29, 2023
Man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake wasn't a risk-taker, says friend
An Edmonton man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend. "I would never, e...
Dec 28, 2023
Year in Review: Innisfail Mayor says 2023 reinforced her belief of staying true to priorities
For Innisfail town mayor Jean Barclay, the past year has simply reinforced her belief that you must stay true to your priorities and goals. In a year-end interview, the mayor shared her highlights on ...
Dec 28, 2023
Didsbury RCMP respond to double fatal collision
Alberta RCMP are offering their condolences to the family and friends of two central Alberta teens who died in a crash on Wednesday. On Dec. 27, 2023, at 5:08 pm., Didsbury RCMP received a report of a...
Dec 28, 2023
NDP's Jagmeet Singh rules out coalition government with Liberals after next election
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government with the Liberals if no party wins a clear majority after the next federal election. Singh says in a y...
Dec 28, 2023
Macklin Celebrini's five-point performance leads Canada over Latvia at world juniors
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Macklin Celebrini had a goal and four assists as Canada hammered Latvia 10-0 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday. Conor Geekie and Carson Rehkopf, with two each, ...
Dec 27, 2023
Year in Review: Lacombe County Reeve says 2023 has been a successful year despite challenges
Despite challenges in the Canadian economy with rising inflation, Lacombe County Reeve Barb Shepherd says they've had a successful year overall. One of the main highlights of the year, she says, was t...
Dec 27, 2023
Former long-time councillor and city planner Frank Wong passes away
Former long-time Red Deer city councillor Frank Wong has passed away. Mayor Ken Johnston confirmed the sad news Wednesday morning. Johnston says Wong had been hospitalized for some time before his dea...
Dec 27, 2023