Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Reimagining Canada Day: Celebrations take new approach to honour Indigenous people
Many communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations to recognize Indigenous Peoples, as the country continues to reckon with its legacy following the discovery of possible unmarked graves at form...
Jun 30, 2022
Weather Advisory issued for Red Deer region
Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada say funnel clouds are expected in central Alberta early this evening.Officials say these types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation...
Jun 29, 2022
Alberta's natural gas rebate will come into effect this fall
The natural gas rebate program to help Albertans with high heating costs in the colder months will come into effect on Oct. 1.The program was promised in the spring budget and critics have hounded the...
Jun 29, 2022
Canada extends COVID-19 border measures until Sept. 30, including ArriveCan app
OTTAWA - The federal government will extend current COVID-19 public health measures for travellers entering Canada, including the use of the ArriveCan app, until at least Sept. 30. In a release Wednes...
Jun 29, 2022
Red Deer's Harvest Run is returning this fall for their 30th year
Red Deer's Harvest Run is back again this year for its 30th anniversary on September 11, 2022.Starting at 9 a.m., runners of all ages from beginner to pro will meet in Capstone (5589 47 Ave) for a fam...
Jun 29, 2022
Bottle Drive in Red Deer to support Kids with Cancer Society
A little CAN go a long way this July 16 in Red Deer with a bottle drive for the Kids with Cancer Society. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., residents can donate their bottles and cans at two drop-off locations a...
Jun 29, 2022