Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
'Feeling really good': Fans say COVID-19 not stopping them from enjoying Grey Cup
Some football fans across the country say COVID-19 is not going to stop them from having a ball while watching the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers play for the Grey Cup on Sunday. Th...
Dec 11, 2021
Kenney: COVID-19 restrictions could be relaxed next week
Premier Jason Kenney says his United Conservative government may relax some COVID-19 restrictions next week for the holiday season.Kenney says the timing appears to be right with the province expected...
Dec 10, 2021
Three Red Deer Muslim women troubled by teacher's dismissal in Quebec
On Human Rights Day, three Muslim women in Red Deer are sharing how they feel a recent incident in Quebec can have ripple effects across the country.Earlier this week, a Grade 3 teacher in Chelsea, Qu...
Dec 10, 2021
Registration for youth winter programming Dec. 14
Registration for the City of Red Deer recreation, arts and culture winter programming begins Tuesday, December 14 at 12:00 p.m. New city programming will begin in the first week of January with a full...
Dec 10, 2021
Alberta UCP sets one-day confidence vote in April on Premier Kenney's leadership
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's United Conservative Party says it will hold a one-day special meeting in April for a confidence vote on the leadership of Premier Jason Kenney.The move comes after a number of...
Dec 10, 2021
Red Deer Food Bank expects 5,000 Central Albertans in December
The Red Deer Food Bank is witnessing the difficulties thousands of Central Albertans are facing, but need help in meeting the increased demand for their services. "Truly, we're going to see about 5,00...
Dec 09, 2021
Westerner Foundation Capital Campaign 2021 raises over $7.6 million
Officials at Red Deer's Westerner Park have announced a major funding boost that aims to provide long-term stability for the organization.The Westerner Foundation was established in January 2021 by lo...
Dec 09, 2021
12 Days of Giving at The Mustard Seed
A small donation a day may help keep poverty away this Christmas.The Mustard Seed will be rolling out its 12 Days of Giving, from Dec. 12 to 23, taking donations of much-needed items in high demand th...
Dec 09, 2021
Santa Claus returning to Red Deer on Santa Bus
Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa and his right-hand Elf are personally visiting Red Deer again this year on a city sleigh: the Santa Bus. A creation to spread holiday cheer during the pandemic, th...
Dec 09, 2021
Kenney touts 'Alberta is back' in first speech to Calgary Chamber since 2019
CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney used his first address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since the start of the pandemic to tout the recovery of Alberta's economy amid high energy prices.Saying that '...
Dec 08, 2021