Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer defence lawyer appointed provincial court judge
A Red Deer defence lawyer is now one of eight new judges appointed to the Provincial Court of Alberta, the largest number of judges to be appointed at once in at least the last two decades.T. Michael ...
Jul 12, 2021
Canada to donate 17.7M doses of AstraZeneca and raise money for global vaccination
OTTAWA - The federal government is donating 17.7 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and is asking Canadians to give their own money to help other countries get needles into arms. Procurem...
Jul 12, 2021
Red Deer region's unemployment rate down from last year, but remains high
The unemployment rate in the Red Deer region last month is down considerably from the same month last year.According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate in the Red Deer...
Jul 09, 2021
'We're ready to go': Calgary Stampede to kick off with enhanced safety measures
CALGARY - The rides are up, the stuffed animals are displayed at the games tables and concession booths are loaded with supplies. Forced by the pandemic to cancel last year for the first time in its h...
Jul 09, 2021
Viewing information for Calgary Stampede fireworks in Red Deer
As announced on Monday, the Calgary Stampede will be bring 'The Fireworks Spectacular presented by Bell' to Red Deer on July 9 at 11 p.m.The fireworks will be set off in the downtown area, but viewabl...
Jul 08, 2021
Teeing it up and tippin 'em back at Alberta Springs Golf Resort
Check out Kevin Watson's latest summer feature, brought to you by Troubled Monk, highlighting great local golf courses and delicious craft beverages. #sponsored #featuredcontentGolfers in Central Albe...
Jul 07, 2021
New AFN chief to be chosen today, COVID vaccine hangovers : In The News for July 7
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 7... What we are watching in Canada ... A...
Jul 07, 2021
Assembly of First Nations to select new national chief in virtual vote
OTTAWA - A virtual vote will determine who will lead the Assembly of First Nations as its next national chief. Seven candidates are vying to replace outgoing National Chief Perry Bellegarde in the ele...
Jul 07, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with premier Kenney, mayor Nenshi in Calgary
CALGARY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to meet today with Premier Jason Kenney and Mayor Naheed Nenshi in Calgary. A spokeswoman for the premier's office says Kenney wants to discuss pipelines and...
Jul 07, 2021
Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship
OTTAWA - First Nations, Inuit and Mtis leaders are applauding the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general, saying they are excited at the chance to build stronger bridg...
Jul 06, 2021