Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Kinsmen & Kinettes slo-pitch tourney raises funds for YouthHQ
The Red Deer Kinsmen, in partnership with the Red Deer Kinettes, held their second annual co-ed slo-pitch tournament this weekend.Eighteen teams took part with games Friday through Sunday at All-Star ...
Jun 5, 2022
RDP celebrates first in-person Convocation since 2019, and as Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated its 58th Convocation on Friday, the institution's first ever as a Polytechnic and in-person since 2019."This year, in addition to the graduates from 2022, we also...
Jun 3, 2022
Children's Festival attracts thousands upon return for 16th year
The 16th annual Central Alberta Children's Festival is back this weekend, after two years away due to the pandemic.As many as 5,000 people could go through Rotary Recreation Park (4501-47A Avenue Red ...
Jun 3, 2022
Province creates premier's council in response to MMIWG national inquiry
A new Premier's council aims to guide Alberta's action in response to the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Government officials say the Premier's Council on...
Jun 3, 2022
Missing: Johnathan Bennett, 33, of Red Deer
UPDATE June 6, 2022: Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Johnathan Bennett has been located. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Jun 3, 2022
59-year-old Red Deerian attempts World Record of 20,000 reps at outdoor gym
Why do they call him Harold "Reps" Jacobson? Because he'll be attempting a Guinness World Record this Saturday to complete 20,000 reps at one of Red Deer's outdoor gyms.Oh yes... and he turns 59 years...
Jun 3, 2022
Local rider competing in first Red Deer PBR Canada Cup Series event
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is bringing its Canada Cup Series to Red Deer for the first time, June 11 at Westerner Park.Competitors will earn crucial points at the event on their path to being crow...
Jun 3, 2022
Midnight membership deadline marks new phase of Conservative leadership race
OTTAWA - Candidates have until midnight to secure party memberships for their supporters to vote in the election for the next Conservative leader, who will replace Erin O'Toole. The deadline marks a m...
Jun 3, 2022
Schedule unveiled for 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Red Deer
The schedule for this summer's Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which will be hosted entirely by Red Deer, has been revealed. It will be the first time a Canadian community has hosted the entire tournament -- 18 g...
Jun 2, 2022
Alberta Open Farm Days this summer
Alberta Open Farm Days is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022 and urbanites from across the province are being encouraged to meet and mingle with their rural neighbours this summer.The province-w...
Jun 2, 2022