Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer's Afro-Caribbean Festival announces after-party and more
Organizers of the upcoming Afro-Caribbean Festival in Red Deer are adding some extra fun to the weekend schedule.The festival, which runs August 12 & 13, now includes an after-party on night one (...
Jul 22, 2023
Saturday afternoon to be very hot as heat warning issued for Red Deer
The heat is here, and at potentially dangerous temperatures, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, which issued a heat warning for Red Deer on Saturday morning.Red Deer is forecast to se...
Jul 22, 2023
What ideas were left on the cutting room floor in passport redesign? We'll never know
OTTAWA - Garry Keller recalls the first images passport staff brought before the then-Conservative government for consideration during the last major passport overhaul. "We laughed," Keller recalls. "...
Jul 22, 2023
Auto insurance company leaving Alberta, nearly 16,000 to be affected
MEDICINE HAT, AB - An unnamed auto insurance agency was announced to be pulling out of Alberta on Thursday, the name of the organization has not been released. The decision will affect around 16,000 A...
Jul 21, 2023
Changes coming to 19 Street Improvements Project road work
Motorists are advised of upcoming changes to the 19 Street road project.Beginning Monday, July 24, both directions of traffic will utilize the two westbound lanes from 40 Avenue to Irwin Ave. City off...
Jul 21, 2023
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation presents Hospital Lottery top prizes
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) presented the top prizes for its Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 on Thursday. Officials say the Grand Prize Dream Home package is valued at ...
Jul 21, 2023
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as ``I Left My Heart In San Francisco'' graced a decadeslong career th...
Jul 21, 2023
Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute
VANCOUVER - The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the lat...
Jul 21, 2023
Connect to nature at Timberlands
When you live in Timberlands, you're more than just connected to local shops and amenities. You're connected to the fantastic trail system and outdoor recreational options Red Deer's known for. The ci...
Jul 21, 2023
Canada settles for 0-0 draw with Nigeria in FIFA Women's World Cup opener
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign got off to a rocky start as the Olympic champions settled for a scoreless draw with Nigeria on Friday. The Canadians had a gilt-edged ch...
Jul 20, 2023