Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta announces new supports for Ukrainian newcomers
The Government of Alberta announced on Monday new social supports for eligible Ukrainians arriving in the province, including temporary funding to cover basic expenses and a child care subsidy. "Ukrai...
Jul 4, 2022
Red Deer RCMP arrest repeat offender after multiple property crime investigations
Red Deer RCMP say they have laid over 15 charges on a local repeat offender after multiple property crime investigations. Mounties arrested and charged 35-year-old Zacharias Paradoski in relation to a...
Jul 4, 2022
Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced that the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed on Monday until 3 p.m. due to a gap in physician coverage. They confirm the Se...
Jul 4, 2022
Rebels select d-man from Czechia at Import Draft
The Red Deer Rebels added a new prospect to the cupboard on Friday. At the 2022 CHL Import Draft, Red Deer selected 2005-born blue liner Vojtech Port, a narive of Jihlava, Czechia. Port, who is 6'2" a...
Jul 2, 2022
Update: Missing Tarin Crier, 28, of Innisfail found
Innisfail RCMP are pleased to report that Tarin Crier has been located and is safe. RCMP thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Jul 1, 2022
Rimbey couple win Red Deer Hospital Lottery dream home
From Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation announced Jim and Tracy Devries of Rimbey as winners of the Hospital Lottery dream home valued at $890,000. Tracy s...
Jul 1, 2022
Red Deer Minor Baseball launches Challenger program
Renae Clark, general manager of Red Deer Minor Baseball Association (RDMBA), says nights one and two of the their new Challenger Baseball program was emotionally rewarding and overwhelming.Challenger ...
Jun 30, 2022
From Innisfail to Stanley Cup Champ!
Every player that laces up a pair of skate's dreams of winning the Stanley Cup, but very few actually have that dream come true. Coaches have that same dream and for Innisfail product Ray Bennett, his...
Jun 30, 2022
Lacombe golfer leading the pack heading into final round of Alberta Men's Amateur Championship
A Lacombe golfer has increased his lead after two rounds of the Alberta Men's Amateur Championship at The Ranch Golf and Country Club in Acheson, AB this week.For the second day-in-a-row, Brady Mckinl...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada to require nutrition warnings on front of some packaged food
Canada will require that companies add nutrition warnings to the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choi...
Jun 30, 2022