Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Pedestrian struck on QEll near Red Deer identified
UPDATE:Feb. 25, 2023Alberta RCMP Traffic - Innisfail advise that the pedestrian has been identified and his family have been notified. Mounties thank the public for their assistance. --Feb. 23, 2023Al...
Feb 25, 2023
Rebels ICE'd by Winnipeg 2-1
It was a battle of division leaders at the Peavey Mart Centrium Friday night with the WHL's East Division leading Winnipeg ICE defeating the Central Division leading Red Deer Rebels 2-1.The first peri...
Feb 24, 2023
Red Deerian drives to Florida in 1965 Pontiac GTO; wins back-to-back drag-and-drive competitions
Many proceed with caution on the icy Alberta winter roads but for one Red Deerian and his 1965 Pontiac GTO, he cruised right through, all the way to Florida to win his second consecutive Sick Week dra...
Feb 24, 2023
Alberta to admit more economic immigrants
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it plans to allow more skilled labourers from other parts of the world to settle in Alberta over the next few years.The province says in a news release th...
Feb 24, 2023
All are "Bienvenue" at the Winter Carnival this weekend at Bower Ponds
The French-Canadian Association of Alberta (Association canadienne-franaise de l'Alberta; ACFA) will be hosting their Winter Carnival this weekend in Red Deer. UPDATE: Due to the cold weather, the ACF...
Feb 24, 2023
Canadians 'Stand with Ukraine' on one-year anniversary of Russian invasion
From coast to coast, thousands of Canadians are expected to take part today in a series of rallies in support of Ukraine on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion. Spearheaded by the Ukrainian ...
Feb 24, 2023
China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks
BEIJING (AP) - China has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia and the opening of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict. The plan issued Friday morning by the For...
Feb 23, 2023
Moffat family, Red Deer Curling Centre and community react to farmers' market relocation
The Red Deer community has voiced mixed emotions regarding the recent news that the farmers' market will need to relocate. At Tuesday's meeting, city council decided to not negotiate a new lease agree...
Feb 23, 2023
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre launches public campaign for Centre of Excellence building project
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) has officially launched a public campaign for their building project - the Centre of Excellence. Officials say the 66,566 sq. ft. structure will be the ne...
Feb 23, 2023
RCMP looking to identify pedestrian struck on QEll near Red Deer
Alberta RCMP Traffic - Innisfail are seeking public assistance in identifying the male pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Feb. 16, 2023. Unfortunately, Mounties say he remains in hospital and has ...
Feb 23, 2023