Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Defence minister says Operation LASER nurses will help Alberta battle COVID
EDMONTON - A military contingent is expected to be in position today to decide where to deploy eight critical care nurses who will help Alberta fight COVID-19. Public Safety Canada says the Canadian R...
Oct 04, 2021
'Doing what I want': Injured Humboldt Bronco achieving independence in his recovery
CALGARY - Three years after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed the lives of 11 of his teammates, Ryan Straschnitzki is well on his way to reaching a major goal - the ability to live an independent...
Oct 04, 2021
Rebels win home opener
After dropping the regular season opener 4-1 in Edmonton Friday night, the Red Deer Rebels paid the Oil Kings back in kind by defeating them 4-1 in their home opener Saturday night inside the Peavey M...
Oct 02, 2021
Pfizer submits trial data on vaccine use in children aged 5 to 11 to Health Canada
Pfizer has submitted preliminary research to Health Canada on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged five to 11. The drugmaker confirmed Saturday it provided the initial trial data...
Oct 02, 2021
Learn the sound of fire safety this Fire Prevention Week
Oct. 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week across North America.Red Deer Emergency Services is taking the opportunity to remind citizens about "learning the sounds of fire safety.""Smoke alarms are one of the m...
Oct 02, 2021
Advance polling for Red Deer's municipal election runs Oct. 4-16
Voting opens early for this month's municipal election in Red Deer.Voting day is Oct. 18, but electors can fill out their ballots from Oct. 4-16 at three locations.Parkland Mall, the Baymont Inn, and ...
Oct 02, 2021
Turning Point marks third anniversary of overdose prevention site opening
It's been three years since Red Deer became home to an overdose prevention site (OPS).Operated by Turning Point Society, which has been in the community for over three decades, the OPS opened Oct. 1, ...
Oct 02, 2021
Terry Fox Run raises $8,000 locally through virtual event
The 41st annual Terry Fox Run in Red Deer might go down as one of the most challenging years in the charity's history.The COVID-19 pandemic caused the event to once again be held virtually, similar to...
Oct 01, 2021
Central Alberta schools honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Schools all across central Alberta made sure to take time and reflect on Thursday to honour the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. All-day was devoted to the National Day of Trut...
Oct 01, 2021
Red Deer Polytechnic to unveil new brand
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is unveiling its new brand on Friday to all those who care deeply about the institution. The public is invited to view the livestream of the event, so they can enjoy the his...
Oct 01, 2021