Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests
EDMONTON - The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election. "If you voted Rachel Notley, you don't support Alberta," said one, referring to the leader of the p...
Jun 4, 2023
Funky postage stamp-adorned Miata catching eyes in Red Deer
Evan Bedford owns all of the postage stamps which adorn his 2002 Mazda Miata.Wait, what?That may actually be what you say to yourself if you catch a glimpse of the Red Deerian's car driving around the...
Jun 3, 2023
Alberta ends wildfire-induced Provincial State of Emergency
After exactly four weeks, Alberta is ending its Provincial State of Emergency.The expiry of the state of emergency at 11:59 p.m. on June 3 comes as the wildfire situation continues to improve.However,...
Jun 3, 2023
Red Deer RCMP respond to second threat at Central Middle School
Red Deer RCMP have responded to a second threat at downtown's Central Middle School in two days.On Friday at 1:35 p.m., RCMP say the School (5121 48 Ave.) received a threat involving a firearm. The Sc...
Jun 2, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic encourages graduates to get involved in community at 2023 Convocation
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated the Class of 2023 on Friday with families, community members and employees at the 59th Convocation Ceremonies. More than 620 of 1,470 eligible RDP graduates atten...
Jun 2, 2023
Ponoka church has rainbow steps vandalized with eggs and tar
RCMP are investigating after someone threw eggs at and splattered tar, as well as another unknown substance, on a rainbow walkway leading up to the doors at Ponoka United Church.This comes on day one ...
Jun 2, 2023
Climbing Tree conference builds hope for young women, who pay it forward
At Red Deer Polytechnic this week, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) brought together 150 girls and young women, aged 14-20, for a transformative experience.The Climbing Tree Mentorshi...
Jun 2, 2023
Trudeau continues to stand by David Johnston despite calls that he step down
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is committed to keeping David Johnston in place as Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference, despite a majority of MPs voting in favour of his...
Jun 2, 2023
Feds open to cutting plastic production but global agreement will be hard: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is not opposed to cutting back on how many plastic products are made as the world works toward a global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. B...
Jun 2, 2023
Chinook's Edge and Red Deer Catholic school divisions receive $20,000 for suicide prevention
Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) have been named the recipients of a $20,000 donation from the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation. Officials say the fun...
Jun 1, 2023