Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Dragonflies may soon save the day against Red Deer's mosquitos
Red Deerians should expect to see more dragonflies this summer to counteract the influx of mosquitos. "Dragonflies are our friends," said Ken Lehman, Parks Ecological Services Operations Coordinator f...
Jul 12, 2022
Alberta contacts think tank to examine mutual regulatory recognition for provinces
The Alberta government is funding a study to look at how provinces and territories could smooth out internal trade and labour mobility barriers in the country.Premier Jason Kenney says thousands of re...
Jul 12, 2022
Alberta's COVID-19 PCR testing program changing
Changes are coming to the province's COVID-19 PCR testing program.According to the government, starting July 18 testing to inform clinical treatment will need a referral from a medical professional, e...
Jul 12, 2022
Night Market in Capstone launches this Friday
A new evening shopping and entertainment experience is coming to Red Deer.On July 15, from 6-10 p.m., the Night Market in Capstone will overlook the Red Deer River at Canada 150 Square.A pop-up urban ...
Jul 12, 2022
Patrick Brown campaign says if not him, then Charest best alternative for supporters
OTTAWA - A spokesman for Patrick Brown says supporters on the front lines of the campaign believe that if their candidate is not reinstated, then Jean Charest is the best alternative. Chisholm Pothier...
Jul 12, 2022
New poll suggests more than half of Canadians are worried about issues at airports
OTTAWA - Most Canadians believe the country is in a recession and that prices are going to continue to rise for the foreseeable future, according to a new poll. A wide-ranging survey by Leger asked Ca...
Jul 12, 2022
Canada's premiers enter second day of meetings in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canada's premiers are meeting again today in Victoria after a day of talks dominated by health care. Affordability issues and economic recovery are among the other topics on the table durin...
Jul 12, 2022
Ponoka's Community-Wide Garage Sale planned this August
The Town of Ponoka will be hosting its second annual Community-Wide Garage Sale event on August 12 - 14.Ponoka residents are being invited to this town-wide event to host a garage or yard sale as an o...
Jul 11, 2022
Westerner Days announces entertainment lineup for new outdoor stage
The entertainment lineup has been announced for a new outdoor stage at this year's Westerner Days.Announced on Monday, Westerner Park says The Budweiser Beer Gardens, located near the racetrack (4847A...
Jul 11, 2022
Team Alberta athletes ready for 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara
Team Alberta athletes are preparing to participate in the 2022 Canada Summer Games, being held in Ontario's Niagara Region from August 6-21.On July 9, athletes took part in information sessions and pr...
Jul 11, 2022