Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Last call for someone to buy Red Deer's former 'Scout Hut'
The City of Red Deer is putting out a final call for residents or businesses interested in relocating the former Scout Hut.Also known as the Rover Cabin, the hut, which is located at 53 Street and 47 ...
Dec 03, 2021
Market Watch: December 3
Big Picture Markets Turn Volatile as Concerns Increase Over New Covid Variant, Rising Inflation It's been a turbulent week for North American markets, which were battered last Friday as concerns mount...
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Red Deer RCMP investigating 20 similar vandalism reports
Red Deer RCMP are hoping the public can fill them in after a string of vandalism events throughout the city over the past three weeks.Since Nov. 15, Mounties have received more than 20 reports of prop...
Dec 03, 2021
Gas price dip not seen in some Canadian communities as expected
Gas prices in Red Deer didn't exactly dip as anticipated this past weekend by multiple media reports.Those reports fueled a lot of optimism following several straight months of regular grade for 137.9...
Dec 03, 2021
Lindsay Thurber Raiders girl's senior volleyball spike a gold medal at Provincial Championships
The Lindsay Thurber Raiders spiked a gold medal at the Alberta Schools' Athletic Association (ASAA) senior women's volleyball Provincial Championships on home turf last weekend and have made it clear;...
Dec 03, 2021
Alberta opening three new trade offices in the U.S.
The Government of Alberta has announced the creation of three new offices aimed at promoting the province's economic, policy, and trade interests.Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Innova...
Dec 03, 2021
Partial stay of enforcement granted for Whistle Stop owner
The owner of a central Alberta restaurant sentenced earlier this fall for breaching public health orders in the spring has been granted a partial stay pending appeal.Christopher Scott, who runs the Wh...
Dec 02, 2021
U.S. to require all inbound foreign air passengers to get COVID test the day before
WASHINGTON - By early next week, Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their departure. U.S. Pre...
Dec 02, 2021
Two-year extension for Red Deer's temporary shelter back on the table
Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated that a site for a permanent shelter had been determined, as per a City of Red Deer media release. The City informed media Thursday morning that t...
Dec 01, 2021
Alberta expanding third COVID doses for adults aged 60 and up
The Alberta Government announced Wednesday that COVID-19 booster doses will be available to adults aged 60 and older starting Monday, December 6.READ MORE: COVID STATS FOR DEC. 1, 2021Those wanting to...
Dec 01, 2021