Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
AgSmart 2021 returns to Olds College in August
Tickets are now on sale for AgSmart 2021 happening at Olds College from Aug. 10-11.The outdoor event will showcase what is new in the world of ag tech and feature innovations through 50 expert educati...
Jun 15, 2021
Missing: Thomas Andrew Yanciw, 39, of Sundre
On June 4, members of the Sundre RCMP succeeded in locating Thomas Andrew Yanciw in good health. The Sundre RCMP detachment would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Jun 01, 2021
Alberta hair salons, restaurant patios to reopen Tuesday as some COVID-19 rules lift
EDMONTON - Albertans can book appointments at barber shops, hair salons and other personal wellness services starting today.Outdoor public gatherings will double to 10 people from five, and restaurant...
Jun 01, 2021
Provinces push forward on vaccination amid lingering questions after Fortin departure
Canadian provinces continued to take steps towards hitting their vaccination targets today even as questions linger after the departure of the senior military officer in charge of the national immuniz...
May 16, 2021
Workers at Olymel, other meat packing plants receive COVID vaccine
Olymel says over half of the approximately 1,800 employees at its Red Deer pork plant received a COVID-19 vaccine over the course of three days last week.Spokesperson Richard Vigneault said this week ...
May 16, 2021
Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is facing growing calls for answers on why the military general who was overseeing Canada's COVID-19 vaccination campaign has been sidelined, as well as who wil...
May 16, 2021
Save-on-Foods committing $10M over next five years to fuel local sport
LANGLEY, B.C. - More Rewards is proud to partner with Save-On-Foods on Fueling Sport, a program designed to reward athletes at every level by fueling their journey from playground to podium with spons...
May 03, 2021
Mathnasium: This summer don't let math skills slip!
Everyone at some point has feared math. There is no denying it! From trying to figure out long division to learning algebra or geometry, it can be quite intimidating and frustrating when the solutions...
May 01, 2021
Chinook's Edge opts out of curriculum pilot
Chinook's Edge School Division is the latest to announce it will not be piloting the province new draft K to 6 curriculum. Board Chair Holly Bilton said in a statement Thursday that trustees are conce...
Apr 29, 2021
Grade 7-9 classes at seven Red Deer Catholic schools shifting to online learning
Grade 7 - 9 classes at seven Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) will be shifting temporarily to online learning starting April 27. In a letter sent to parents and guardians on Monday, district...
Apr 26, 2021