Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

The Wild Rose School Division has sent a letter to the Minister of Health requesting a meeting to discuss the accessibility of mental health services in their communities. The letter, created June 6 a...

The 75th Red Deer Highland Games made their grand return on Saturday, after two years off.Taking place at the Harvard Business Park near Red Deer Airport in Springbrook, the event was very well-attend...

Two men convicted in the slayings of three family members in central Alberta nine years ago have again had their parole eligibility changed.In 2013, Joshua Frank and Jason Klaus killed Klaus's father,...

Some of Red Deer's finest citizens were honoured for their efforts at the 2022 Mayor's Recognition Awards on Thursday night.The awards were back after a pandemic-caused hiatus.This year the Mayor's Sp...