Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
November dates announced for 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer
The 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Red Deer's Westerner Park from November 9 - 11, 2022. For three days, attendees can explore the newest equipment, technology, innovation and servic...
Jun 27, 2022
Top baby names in Alberta for 2021 released
Medicine Hat, AB-There is one baby girl name in Alberta that continues to be extremely popular. Olivia once again tops the list, tying the record for the longest any name has spent in the number one s...
Jun 27, 2022
Chiefs say Pope's visit important to understand impacts of residential schools
MASKWACIS - Leaders from four First Nations in central Alberta say the Pope's upcoming visit could help the world understand the trauma the residential school system caused to Indigenous people. Pope ...
Jun 27, 2022