Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Conservatives, Bloc Quebecois to propose budget rewrites as debate starts
OTTAWA - Opposition parties will get a chance today to propose a rewrite to the federal government's massive pandemic budget. Debate on Monday's budget begins today in the House of Commons. As the off...
Apr 20, 2021
New lawyer for man charged in Lacombe fatal shooting
A man charged in a Lacombe homicide in 2019 now has a new lawyer in place. In Red Deer provincial court on Monday, court learned that Tyler John Campbell, 28, will now be represented by Lacombe defenc...
Apr 19, 2021
Federal Budget 2021: Liberals pledge $18 billion for Indigenous communities
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government plans to spend more than $18 billion over the next five years to try to narrow the socio-economic gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and to help t...
Apr 19, 2021
Federal Budget 2021: Liberals extend COVID-19 aid with election top of mind
OTTAWA - The first federal budget in more than two years extends Ottawa's COVID-19 "lifeline" for workers and struggling businesses another few months as it aims to pull Canada through the pandemic on...
Apr 19, 2021
COVID vaccinations flowing well in AHS Central Zone
Starting April 20, Albertans born in 1981 or earlier will be eligible to book appointments for receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.This means Albertans aged 40-55 can receive their shots by booking thro...
Apr 19, 2021
Alberta drops AstraZeneca vaccine eligibility to age 40
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government has expanded the eligibility for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.Beginning Tuesday, April 20, Albertans aged 40 or over will be able to get the AstraZeneca sh...
Apr 19, 2021
Pattison Media introduces Dynamic Ad Insertion, enhancing value to advertisers
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Pattison Media is excited to announce the Western Canadian rollout of Dynamic Ad Insertion capability through the Audio Velocity platform of National Sales Partner, Canadian Broadcast...
Apr 13, 2021
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group rebrands as "Pattison Media," launches support for local business
The parent company of rdnewsNOW, BIG 105 and 106.7 REWIND Radio in Red Deer, B-94 in Rocky Mountain House and Big West Country in Drayton Valley is under a new name.After more than 20 years operating ...
Apr 07, 2021
United Way Central Alberta fuels excitement for 2020 Campaign Celebration
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the United Way of Central Alberta (UWCA) to put a new twist on their 2020 Campaign Celebration, this year's fundraising efforts are still anticipated to provide a...
Mar 30, 2021
Get to know the people of Capstone
When you build a community for more than 5,000 people, how do you make sure each one of them feels unique-while feeling part of something bigger? You understand them, really get to know them. You stud...
Mar 26, 2021