Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Teeing it up and tip'n it back at Wolf Creek Golf Resort
There are a number of great golf courses up and down the QE2 and if you are looking to play two totally different courses, type in Wolf Creek Golf Resort to your GPS and it will guide you to one parki...
Aug 27, 2021
Central Alberta Buccaneers hosting AFL final Saturday
The Central Alberta Buccaneers are hosting the Alberta Football League final this Saturday (Aug. 28) at Great Chief Park, playing host to the Edmonton Elite.The Bucs were able to secure first place in...
Aug 27, 2021
Jamie Lee Rattray scores twice for Canada in 5-1 win over U.S. in women's worlds.
CALGARY - Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice to lead Canada to a 5-1 win over the United States in the women's world hockey championship Thursday. Canada topped Pool A at 4-0 ahead of defending champion U...
Aug 26, 2021
Vaccine cards coming to Alberta, but won't be mandatory
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans will soon be able to print off a card to show they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. But province-wide rules requiring proof of vaccination to enter place such as resta...
Aug 26, 2021
Holiday Inn Express approved to convert rooms to rentals
Red Deer city council has approved the rezoning of the Holiday Inn Express (2803 50 Avenue), which would allow them to convert some of their 94 rooms into 50 apartment-style dwelling units. Second and...
Aug 26, 2021
Blackfalds Mayor Richard Poole not seeking re-election
Another central Alberta Mayor has announced they won't be seeking re-election this fall.Richard Poole, Mayor of the town of Blackfalds since 2017, announced Wednesday morning in a letter posted in the...
Aug 26, 2021
City working on solutions for future home of temporary shelter
With the future of Red Deer's temporary shelter still in limbo, City officials remain vigilant in trying to secure a new location for the facility.Safe Harbour is currently operating a temporary shelt...
Aug 26, 2021
Trudeau, O'Toole in central Canada while Singh to campaign in Winnipeg
The Liberal and Conservative leaders are to be in central Canada for Day 12 of the federal election campaign, while the head of the NDP is expected to spend most the day in Winnipeg. Liberal Leader Ju...
Aug 26, 2021
Councillor Buck Buchanan issues formal apology for social media comments
Red Deer city councillor Buck Buchanan has issued a public apology for comments he made on social media earlier this year.During council's regular meeting on Tuesday, Buchanan directed the apology to ...
Aug 25, 2021
Trudeau in British Columbia while Conservative and NDP leaders campaign in Ontario
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will be campaigning in British Columbia today while the heads of the New Democrats and Conservative will be in Ontario. Trudeau is expected to make an announcement in Sur...
Aug 25, 2021