Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Treaty No. 6 monument unveiled outside Alberta legislature
EDMONTON, AB - It was a monumental occasion for First Nations groups at Alberta's capital building.Members of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, the Government of Canada, Government of Alber...
Aug 22, 2022
Skaters 'Go for Broke' at annual competition in north Red Deer
Skateboarders of all ages were out in the heat for the 7th annual Go for Broke skate comp in Red Deer on Saturday.The event was held once again at the Glendale skate park, next to the YMCA, in partner...
Aug 20, 2022
Pioneer Days back in full form at Sunnybrook Farm Museum
The annual fixture known as Pioneer Days is going on today (Aug. 21) and Sunday at Sunnybrook Farm Museum in south Red Deer.The long-running event, which is open from 8-4 each day, is sticking with tr...
Aug 20, 2022
Red Deer search & rescue team looking for volunteers to save lives from the sky
Some wish for the power to fly. With the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), members not only soar, but their combined efforts create the power to save lives.CASARA, a nationwide associa...
Aug 20, 2022
Additional $5 million for addiction and mental health supports in Alberta
The Alberta Government has announced an expansion of funding aimed at helping people struggling with addictions and/or their mental health.Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis...
Aug 19, 2022
Red Deer Regional Airport construction underway; airside land for sale
The expansion project of the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority is in full swing with 800,000 square metres of airside land available to sell or lease to the public.Construction of Phase 1 focused on...
Aug 19, 2022
Alberta's criminal defence lawyers to step up job action on Sept. 1
Defence lawyers across Alberta have informed the Alberta Government that they will begin to refuse more serious Legal Aid files starting September 1.Four defence lawyer associations united for a joint...
Aug 18, 2022
Donations urgently needed for "Tools for School" as demand doubles
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year for some parents, back to school is becoming financially challenging for others in Red Deer.The Outreach Centre and United Way say the demand has do...
Aug 18, 2022
Search & rescue exercise comes to central Alberta skies
The Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) Red Deer Zone, will be hosting the Western Canada Search and Rescue exercise out of the Red Deer Regional Airport this weekend.From August 19-21, f...
Aug 18, 2022
Survey suggests most farmers do not want to reduce fertilizer use
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A recent survey suggests the majority of Canadian farmers do not want to reduce their use of nitrogen fertilizer.That was a question asked by the Canadian Federation of Independent Bu...
Aug 18, 2022