Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Young Red Deerian learning about remembrance though membership with War Amps
A 9-year-old Red Deer boy is saying thank you this Remembrance Day to his friends at the War Amps, but also to veterans of wars gone by.Nate Collier was born missing most of the fingers on his left ha...
Nov 07, 2021
All lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S. land border, but PCR test still a drag on travel
WASHINGTON - The southbound lanes on the road to North America's post-pandemic recovery will finally reopen Monday as the United States ends nearly 20 months of controversial COVID-19 exile and allows...
Nov 07, 2021
Troubled Monk brews new ale and code of conduct to stamp out workplace discrimination
A new brew at Troubled Monk is in support of a global message that harassment and discrimination in the workplace, specifically in the brewing industry, is unacceptable.'Brave Noise' is a collaborativ...
Nov 06, 2021
CFR Day 3 recap: Memorable night followed by return of competition at noon Saturday
They call them the TV pens in the sport of rodeo. The reference is to the best of the best in terms of the horses and bulls in the riding events. And Friday night's third round of the Canadian Finals ...
Nov 06, 2021
RCMP say wanted man believed to be in Grande Prairie
UPDATE Jan.11, 2022: On Nov. 6, 2021, Chayse Mackay turned himself in to the RCMP. He has been released from custody with his next court appearance set for Jan. 20, 2022. The RCMP would like to thank ...
Nov 06, 2021
Red Deer extends State of Local Emergency, homeless shelter to stay open
The State of Local Emergency (SOLE) in Red Deer was given an extension Friday by the City's Emergency Advisory Committee (EAC).It was set to expire on Nov. 17, but an extension of up to 90 days gives ...
Nov 05, 2021
Ryan Straschnitzki visits Don Campbell elementary school
It wasn't just hockey jersey day at Don Campbell Elementary school this Friday. Guest speaker and surviving hockey player of the 2018 Humboldt bus crash Ryan Straschnitzki, paid a visit to the Grade 4...
Nov 05, 2021
Local unemployment rate continues lower
Good news for the local job market.According to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada, the Red Deer Economic Region's unemployment rate fell from 9.0 per cent in September to 7.8 per c...
Nov 05, 2021
Dreeshen resigns as ag minister amid concerns about drinking
EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking. Dreeshen, in a short statement, says his "conduct'" with alcohol has become a distract...
Nov 05, 2021
CFR standings see shake-up in round two
Jake Vold made his presence known on night two of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Red Deer.The three time champion topped a talented field of bareback riders with an 87.75 point ride aboard 48 Fire...
Nov 05, 2021