Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Lewis confident Poilievre will include all caucus voices, as he picks critics
OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis says she is confident Pierre Poilievre will ensure all of the party's caucus voices are heard, amid calls for him to name her to a critic role. Lewis ran ...
Oct 04, 2022
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2022 Ag Innovations finalists
The 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park this year in Red Deer from November 9-11. For three days, attendees can explore the newest equipment, technology, innovations and se...
Oct 04, 2022
Smith won't seek early vote if she wins UCP leadership, becomes next Alberta premier
CALGARY - United Conservative Party leadership candidate Danielle Smith says if she wins this week's vote and becomes the next Alberta premier, she would not call an early election to seek a broad man...
Oct 03, 2022
More MRI, CT scans being completed than before pandemic: AHS
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says more MRI and CT scans are being completed now than before the COVID-19 pandemic and there are shorter wait times for urgent cases.AHS reports that nearly 20,000 of t...
Oct 03, 2022
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools implements new curriculum and staggered entry process
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) says they kicked off their school year with an optional staggered entry process and implementation of the new curriculum.Officials say the staggered entry ap...
Oct 03, 2022
Rebels knock off Bedard-led Pats 4-2
Much was made of CHL phenom Connor Bedard's latest trip to Red Deer to face the Rebels, but the 17-year-old couldn't quite steer his team to victory Saturday night.Red Deer and Regina played to a 4-2 ...
Oct 01, 2022
Premier Kenney cuts the ribbon on Red Deer Recovery Community
The Red Deer Recovery Community on the city's north end -- a first for the province of Alberta -- is nearly complete.Premier Jason Kenney, along with Mayor Ken Johnston, Associate Minister of Mental H...
Oct 01, 2022
Canadians reflect about residential schools on Truth and Reconciliation Day
With drumming and singing, at powwows and public ceremonies, communities across the country marked the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Friday.The federal statutory holiday, also known as O...
Oct 01, 2022
UPDATE: Courtney Whitebear, 37, of Red Deer found
The Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Courtney Whitebear has been located. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Sep 28, 2022
Red Deer Polytechnic holds Truth and Reconciliation Week on campus
For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is holding various activities and engagement initiatives throughout the week.The National Day, held September 30, aims to ...
Sep 28, 2022