Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Special air quality statement issued for Red Deer due to BC wildfire, and Jasper fire growing
A special air quality statement has been reissued for Red Deer and many other parts of the province.Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada say smoke from a forest fire in northern Britis...
Sep 10, 2022
Rebels lose first pre-season game to Hitmen
The Red Deer Rebels opened their 2022-2023 pre-season with a 6-3 loss to the Hitmen at the Tsuut'ina Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in Calgary Friday night. The first two pre-season games for the Rebels are ...
Sep 09, 2022
Accession ceremony for King Charles III to happen Saturday at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA - A ceremony to proclaim the accession of King Charles III as Canada's new head of state will take place Saturday morning at Rideau Hall. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of the federa...
Sep 09, 2022
First responders to reflect on colleagues lost and sick, as well as 9/11, this Sunday
Led by the Red Deer Emergency Services Honour Guard, first responders will partake in a ceremony this Sunday at City Hall Park to remember those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice and those living wit...
Sep 09, 2022
Offering Albertans' condolences to the Royal Family
With the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Albertans are invited to offer their condolences to the Royal Family."For many of us, Her Majesty is the only monarch we've ever known, essential to...
Sep 09, 2022
Banishing stigma the goal of Red Deer Recovery Day
Krista Black is now 15 years free of the addiction she struggled with for 13 years, something that began in her early teens.This Saturday, Black has organized the 10th annual Red Deer Recovery Day, an...
Sep 09, 2022
Tories to announce next leader 'with a revised program' reflecting Queen's death
OTTAWA - The Conservative party says the event announcing the next leader scheduled for Saturday will go ahead as planned, but in a more muted way. The Queen's death prompted the party to rethink the ...
Sep 09, 2022
Visits bearing tributes gather in London to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON - Tributes in the form of flowers, notes and stuffed animals are growing outside London's Buckingham Palace as mourning for Queen Elizabeth II enters its second day. A large crowd gathered at H...
Sep 09, 2022
Central Alberta woman who received award from Queen Elizabeth II recalls memorable moment
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Red Deer once, on a sunny summer day 32 years ago.It was June 28, 1990 when the Monarch, who passed away at the age of 96 on Sept. 8, 2022, travelled to central ...
Sep 08, 2022
United Way Central Alberta Campaign Kick-off raises $83,000 on first day
Just one day into their fundraising campaign, United Way Central Alberta announced on Thursday that they have already raised $83,000. The organization shared the news at their first in person Campaign...
Sep 08, 2022