Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Alberta ends latest fiscal year with $3.9 billion surplus
Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon says the province is ending the 2021-22 fiscal year with a $3.9 billion surplus. It's the first surplus for the provincial budget in seven years.Nixon credits the ...
Jun 28, 2022
Canada Day celebrations return to Bower Ponds
Canada Day celebrations are back at Bower Ponds this weekend, with organizers putting a heavy emphasis on the country's diversity.Organized by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society (RDCHS) and Red De...
Jun 28, 2022
Deadline is today for second Indigenous edition of Telus STORYHIVE filmmaking program
Indigenous filmmakers once again have an opportunity to tell their story through the second Telus STORYHIVE program: Indigenous edition.The deadline to submit a pitch and plan is June 28, with the $20...
Jun 28, 2022