Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RDP prof earns innovation award for 'zombie apocalypse' course modification
Dr. Roger Davis, Head of English at Red Deer Polytechnic, is the brains behind a new 'zombie apocalypse' experience for students taking English 220.An instructor at RDP since 2011, Davis's outside the...
May 28, 2022
First high school in Blackfalds to be named "Iron Ridge Secondary Campus"
"Iron Ridge Secondary Campus" has been chosen as the name for the first ever high school in Blackfalds, announced at its groundbreaking event on Friday. The sun broke out on May 27 at the new location...
May 27, 2022
2022 highway construction season underway in Alberta
The 2022 highway construction season is underway in Alberta.The province says nearly $1.4 billion is being invested into 300 capital and highway improvement projects, employing 12,000 Albertans in the...
May 27, 2022
Lacombe boxer heads to competition this weekend on home turf
A local boxer from Lacombe hopes his athletic career inspires other young athletes from small towns to achieve their goals. William "Ace" O'Keefe, 22, recently sponsored by Lacombe Ford, will be fight...
May 27, 2022
Health transfers a priority as western premiers meet in Saskatchewan
REGINA - Health transfers are expected to be high on the agenda when Western Canada's provincial and territorial leaders meet in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.Saskatchewa...
May 27, 2022
Alberta legislature wraps up spring sitting
EDMONTON - Alberta's legislature has wrapped up a tumultuous spring sitting, which may be followed by a new premier when politicians return to the house this fall.Government House Leader Jason Nixon s...
May 27, 2022
McDavid scores in OT, Oilers down Flames to advance to Western Conference final
CALGARY - The Edmonton Oilers are off to the Western Conference final. Connor McDavid scored at 5:03 of overtime as the Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Thursday to win their second-round pla...
May 26, 2022
Main Stage concerts announced for Westerner Days
Officials at Westerner Park in Red Deer have announced this year's concert headliners performing on the TD Main Stage for the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition July 20-24, 2022BILLY TALENT - Thursd...
May 26, 2022
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Blackfalds high school on Friday
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) Board of Trustees will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new and first ever high school in Blackfalds on Friday. The ceremony will take place at 5000 Leung ...
May 26, 2022
Penhold Crossing Graduating Class receives personalized congratulation signs from Mayor and Council
For all the challenges and changes they have faced over the last three school years, the class of 2022 will share a special place in the history books. On May 25, Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau presented ...
May 26, 2022