Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Lacombe golfer leads Alberta Mens Amateur Championship after first round
A Lacombe golfer is on fire in the first round of the Alberta Men's Amateur at The Ranch Golf and Country Club in Acheson, AB this week.Brady Mckinlay tore up the course on day 1 of the Alberta Men's ...
Jun 29, 2022
New court dates needed for pair charged with four counts of attempted murder
The court process continues to move ahead for two men charged with four counts of attempted murder on O'Chiese First Nation in April 2021. It was about 5 p.m. on April 5 of last year when RCMP in Rock...
Jun 28, 2022
Criteria for Red Deer's permanent shelter defined, approval to come July 4
Red Deer city council has laid out new site criteria to help determine the future location of a permanent emergency shelter.These criteria were chiseled down during a meeting last Friday, and settled ...
Jun 28, 2022
Westerner Days Parade going ahead thanks to community support
Officials with the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition will again kick off this year's event with the annual Parade, thanks to the generous support of the Central Alberta community.Originally at risk...
Jun 28, 2022