Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
United Way Central Alberta launches 2021 fundraising campaign
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) launched its 2021 fundraising campaign on Thursday.A kick-off event was held outdoors at Carnival Cinemas."Central Alberta agencies depend on us to provide vital fund...
Sep 9, 2021
Chinook's Edge, Wolf Creek & Wild Rose school divisions decide on masking
Chinook's Edge School Division will not enhance masking requirements for students.In a letter to parents on Wednesday afternoon, Superintendent Kurt Sacher says they rely on and follow the advice of D...
Sep 9, 2021
Quick Quotes: What the leaders said during the French-language debate on Wednesday
GATINEAU, Que. - The official French-language televised debate took place Wednesday night at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. Here are some key quotes from Liberals' Justin Trudeau, the Conserv...
Sep 8, 2021
600 workers needed for federal election polls in Red Deer ridings
Elections Canada needs 600 workers for important roles at Red Deer-area polling stations over the coming days leading up to the Sept. 20 federal election.Positions need to be filled ASAP for the ridin...
Sep 8, 2021
Rebels Black and White Game Wednesday
Red Deer Rebels fans yet to have a peek at this year's team have a chance to do so Wednesday night during the annual Black and White Game.It's a 7:00 p.m. face-off at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Admissi...
Sep 8, 2021
Twelve Alberta mayors call for province to implement COVID-19 vaccine passport
EDMONTON - Twelve Alberta mayors are calling for Premier Jason Kenney to bring in province-wide COVID-19 vaccine passport rules, while a member of his United Conservative caucus is telling him to back...
Sep 8, 2021
Tonight's French debate, Thursday's English debate pivotal for federal leaders
OTTAWA - Five federal party leaders will face off in the first of two official election debates tonight in what may well be their best chance to sway voters before election day on Sept. 20. With less ...
Sep 8, 2021
Red Deer with 478 active cases of COVID-19
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer has increased by 85 since Friday, bringing the total number of active cases in the city now to 478.Recoveries have increased by 74 during those same fou...
Sep 7, 2021
Red Deer man pleads guilty in Ponzi schemes
A local man accused of using Ponzi schemes to steal millions of dollars from investors pleaded guilty in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench on Tuesday.Joshua James Tenhove, of Red Deer, was convicted on ...
Sep 7, 2021
Lacombe physicians urge citizens to get vaccinated amid ER COVID surge
Physicians at Family Medical Associates in Lacombe are urging their residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.In a blog posted to their website on Sept. 3, 2021, they say the COVID-19 pandemic is "...
Sep 7, 2021