Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Premiers meeting in Winnipeg to discuss use of new health dollars, affordability
Provincial and territorial premiers are kicking off a three-day meeting in Winnipeg today in which the chaos in Canada's health care systems will be front and centre. They're gathering to discuss how ...
Jul 10, 2023
After return from Syria, two Canadian women appear in Edmonton courtroom on Terrorism Peace Bond
Two Canadians who returned from Syria this week have been arrested.The RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested Helena Carson, 33, and Dina Kalouti, 42, upo...
Jul 08, 2023
$1.3 million Woody's Spray Park opens in north Red Deer
It was a beautiful day in north Red Deer, which is where the City officially opened Woody's Spray Park on Saturday morning.The spray and play area accounts for a $1.3 million chunk of the $42 million ...
Jul 08, 2023
World champion BMXer from Red Deer, Molly Simpson, accepts Mayor's Recognition Award
"Greatness can sometimes live among us very quietly," said Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston of local world champion BMX racer Molly Simpson. Bicycle motocross racing, or BMX, is a type of off-road bicycle ...
Jul 07, 2023
It's your choice at Timberlands
There's so much to choose from at Timberlands North - so many different types of lots, so many housing options Standard residential lots. Park side lots. Carriage home lots. Wide/shallow lots. Plus to...
Jul 07, 2023
Lac-Mégantic marks 10th anniversary of rail disaster that killed 47 people
LAC-MGANTIC, Que. - A commemorative mass has begun in Lac-Mgantic, Que., to mark the 10th anniversary of the rail disaster that killed 47 people and destroyed parts of the community's downtown. Federa...
Jul 06, 2023
Red Deer's First Fridays art gallery openings held on July 7
The Red Deer Arts Council has announced the First Fridays gallery openings for July 7. First Fridays Red Deer is a monthly event where local art galleries hold exhibit openings and special events. The...
Jul 05, 2023
Red Deer Vipers hire new head coach for at least two seasons
The Red Deer Vipers have announced a new head coach. Matt Michalezki will take over for the Jr. B team's 2023/24 season after coaching the Central Alberta Selects U18AA team in Lacombe. "Matt comes hi...
Jul 05, 2023
Province announces supports for wildfire-affected communities & Métis Settlements
Alberta communities and Mtis Settlements affected by recent wildfires will see some relief as Alberta's government has approved a $175 million Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) to help Alberta communiti...
Jul 05, 2023
MISSING: James Peters, 58, from Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP confirm that James Peters has been located safe and unharmed. They say they would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Jul 05, 2023