Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Beijing threatens to respond against virus measures
BEIJING (AP) - Beijing is blasting testing requirements on passengers from China and threatening countermeasures against countries involved based on reciprocity. "We believe that the entry restriction...
Jan 03, 2023
Year in Review: Mayor of Blackfalds emphasizes communication and connectedness
With his first year as mayor for the town of Blackfalds coming to a close, Jamie Hoover says he has learned about the challenges of communication and the importance of community connectedness. "I've h...
Jan 01, 2023
Ottawa to temporarily require negative COVID-19 test from travellers from China
Ottawa plans to temporarily require people flying from China, Hong Kong and Macao to test negative for COVID-19 before leaving for Canada, beginning in early January. The federal government says in a ...
Dec 31, 2022
Canadian Adaptive Snowsports wants more participants and volunteers in Red Deer
The Red Deer chapter of Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) wants you to join their ranks.Whether you're a prospective participant or a helpful volunteer, the non-profit organization, which has been a...
Dec 31, 2022
Rebels beat Oil Kings 7-1 in first game back from Christmas break
In their first game back from the Christmas break, the Red Deer Rebels claimed a massive 7-1 victory against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Tuesday at the Peavey Mart Centrium. In the first period, Red Dee...
Dec 28, 2022
Nine passengers injured and one fatality in Highway 2 multi-vehicle collision
Nine passengers injured and one fatality have been reported following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 late Tuesday night. UPDATE - Dec. 28 11:30 a.m.: Airdrie RCMP remain on scene at a multi-ve...
Dec 28, 2022
Year in Review: Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay says positivity is key when looking at 2022
"Always have a positive outlook and have that can-do attitude," said Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay about what she learned in 2022. "There's always something going on, but you always have to keep moving...
Dec 27, 2022
Year in Review: Penhold mayor learned importance of patience in 2022
Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau says he learned much about the virtue of patience in 2022. "Nothing can get fixed overnight. There are a lot of issues in the province, in the country, in our communities th...
Dec 26, 2022
The latest developments on the major winter storm moving across much of Canada
A major winter storm is hitting Ontario and Quebec, causing flight cancellations, power outages and road closures. Bad weather is also expected in many other parts of the country. Here are the latest ...
Dec 23, 2022
Stocking babies bring joy to Red Deer hospital staff and new parents
Newborn babies in miniature Christmas stockings; what more could one ask for during the holidays?One longstanding volunteer initiative at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre continues to provide fam...
Dec 22, 2022