Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

COVID-19 cases are threatening to overwhelm hospitals in several parts of Canada, with hospitalizations nearing or reaching record highs in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick. Former CEO of the Univer...

REGINA - Most people in a new Canada-wide survey say equal representation in government is important, but they don't support employers taking demographic characteristics into account in hiring and pro...

The cold weather may benefit Red Deer on Monday as Ice Sculptures are returning to downtown as part of the winter Ross Street Patio.On Jan. 10, a Grand Reveal will take place from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m...

After cutting the red ribbon on Jan. 3, the new Servus Credit Union Public Library - Blackfalds has had a successful transition, says Manager Carley Binder.Welcoming 100 visitors on its first day, Bin...

Building permit values in Red Deer saw an increase last month when compared with the same month last year.According to the latest stats released by the City of Red Deer on Friday, there were 58 approv...

The Red Deer economic region's unemployment rate edged lower last month from 6.6 per cent in November to 6.5 per cent in December. That's also lower from an unemployment rate of 9.5 per cent in Decemb...

Alberta Health is reporting 599 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer as of Jan. 5, up by 76 active cases from the day before.That brings the total number of coronavirus cases identified in the city si...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a comprehensive web resource to help Albertans manage mild COVID-19 symptoms at home. The new web resource has information on what to do when you have sympto...

Ponoka RCMP say Jayson Harold Bixby has been arrested safely in Ponoka and is in police custody. RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Local residents are invited to learn about improving eating habits and forming healthy relationships with food by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management program online. The progr...