Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta vaccine record with QR code required for Restrictions Exemption Program starting Nov. 15
Vaccinated Albertans are being advised that their paper records will only be accepted until this coming Monday.In September, the province introduced the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP), which all...
Nov 09, 2021
Red Deer holds steady with 234 active COVID-19 cases, records one new death
Red Deer has 234 active cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, the same as the day before.However, one new death has also been reported, bringing the virus' death toll in our city to 78. Elsewhere, the city...
Nov 09, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.The press conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw will begin at roughly 3:00 p.m.
Nov 09, 2021
The 36th Annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo starts Nov. 10
The 36th annual Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is returning this year, running Nov. 10 - 12, at Westerner Park.Last year, the Expo was cancelled due to the pandemic. Safety precautions this year, however, ...
Nov 09, 2021
Lindsay Thurber High School hosting virtual Remembrance Day service Nov. 9
Central Albertans who normally like to attend the annual Remembrance Day service held at cole Secondaire Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in Red Deer each year, will have to do so virtually t...
Nov 09, 2021
New Project for students with FASD
The Government of Alberta announced Monday the return of the Wellness Resiliency and Partnerships (WRaP) project to help students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).The province will be alloc...
Nov 08, 2021
Red Deer with 234 active cases of COVID-19
Red Deer has 234 active cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, up two from Friday.Meantime, the city's total number of recorded cases is up by 53 over the last three days to 9,188, while recoveries are up 51...
Nov 08, 2021
Learn the Ropes: Canadian Finals Rodeo
As the city of Red Deer packs up from the eventful Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), it still remains the talk of the town. Perhaps it's the excitement from the action or the majestic horses and bulls that...
Nov 08, 2021
Champions declared at 2021 Canadian Finals Rodeo
It was a fitting finale for the return of Professional Rodeo in Canada. After a 24 month absence, the Canadian Finals Rodeo returned to Red Deer's Peavey Mart Centrium to ring down the curtain on the ...
Nov 08, 2021
Open U.S. land border and flag moves: In The News for Nov. 8
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Nov 08, 2021