Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Hub 2.0 bringing 'a huge amount of joy', but hopes are for expansion
It was late 2020, amid the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic, when The Hub on Ross had its provincial funding cut and was permanently closed, but a program currently running has revived its spirit and some...
Oct 5, 2023
Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players. Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Roughriders president...
Oct 5, 2023
Red Deer welcomes over 300 guests to first Recovery Summit; praised by province
The City of Red Deer welcomed over 300 guests to their inaugural Recovery Summit on Wednesday.Held at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St.) on October 4, the one-day conference provided a combination of train...
Oct 5, 2023
Pat King will stand trial in Ottawa despite repeated attempts to move
OTTAWA - An Ontario judge has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King will stand trial in Ottawa, dismissing his second request to the move the proceedings out of town. King's lawyer argued tha...
Oct 5, 2023
Champagne to announce initial commitments from grocers to stabilize prices today
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says he is ready to announce the initial commitments he has secured from grocers to stabilize food prices. The Liberal government last month calle...
Oct 5, 2023
Alberta's government investing in courthouse infrastructure
Officials with the Alberta government say upgrading and building new courthouses improves Albertans' access to the justice system by adding courtrooms and making buildings easier for everyone to navig...
Oct 4, 2023
A look at recent deaths of police officers in Canada
A regimental funeral for RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien is being held in Langley, B.C. on Wednesday. O'Brien, a father of six children who was a member of the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment in Metro Vancouve...
Oct 4, 2023
Chinook's Edge graduate Davina Merritt named top student leader in Canada
A graduate from the Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) has been named the top student leader in the country. Davina Merritt, who graduated from Ecole Olds High School in June 2023, has been awarded...
Oct 4, 2023
'Bear attack bad': Alberta couple identified as pair killed in grizzly attack
A family member of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the wilderness of Banff National Park says he knew something was wrong as soon as he received a call with a message from their satellite devic...
Oct 4, 2023
Red Deer's recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2024 bookings
The City of Red Deer says applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book recreation, pools and community spaces for the 2024 spring, summer and fall seasons.Community associations, spo...
Oct 4, 2023