Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Canada marks first National Ribbon Skirt Day
OTTAWA - Today marks Canada's first National Ribbon Skirt Day. Manitoba Sen. Mary Jane McCallum's bill to recognize the day every Jan. 4 passed in Parliament late last year. It was inspired by Isabell...
Jan 4, 2023
About 1,500 checked bags remain unclaimed in Vancouver after holiday travel chaos
RICHMOND, B.C. - About 1,500 checked bags remain unclaimed at Vancouver International Airport after winter storms wrecked havoc on holiday travel last month. Robyn Fant says her family recovered their...
Jan 3, 2023
Alberta Government to watch for price gouging as fuel tax suspended
The provincial government says it fully expects gas stations to pass the savings onto consumers.Effective January 1, 2023, the provincial fuel tax was fully suspended for a period of six months.Minist...
Jan 3, 2023
Alberta NDP Leader statement to mark the start of 2023
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley issued the following message to mark the start of 2023:"Friends, here we are: 2023.Each year, as we ring in the New Year, we celebrate with joy and hope in our hearts ...
Jan 3, 2023
Premier Smith issues a statement to mark the arrival of 2023
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a statement to mark the arrival of 2023.In a news release Smith says "with a new year dawning, Albertans have many reasons for optimism."She adds "our economy has bou...
Jan 3, 2023
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 3, 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 1, 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