Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG
OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. "It is only by building bridges, ...
Jul 06, 2021
City council tables Red Deer Polytechnic zoning change
Red Deer city council tabled a rezoning resolution on Monday which would create a new district specific to the lands which Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) sits on.Last Friday, The City said the new zoning ...
Jul 05, 2021
The Mustard Seed marks five years serving Red Deer
The Mustard Seed in Red Deer is celebrating five years on Monday and throughout the summer.The agency replaced Loaves and Fishes at its current home in Riverside Meadows in 2016, and has since provide...
Jul 05, 2021
18 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer
Red Deer now has just 18 active cases of COVID-19. That's down six from last Thursday's reported total of 24 and is the city's lowest total since there were 10 active cases reported back on October 9....
Jul 05, 2021
Free temporary parking options available in downtown Red Deer
Officials with the City of Red Deer say it will now be easier to make a quick stop at your favourite downtown businesses with free, temporary parking available in 215 street parking stalls. Starting J...
Jul 05, 2021
Train derailment near Lacombe remains under investigation
Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail Police continue to investigate the cause of a train derailment over the weekend. The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Friday, about two kilometres south of Lacombe along Hi...
Jul 05, 2021
Six beds closed due to staff shortage at Rocky Health Centre
Once again, the impact of staff shortages is being felt at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre.In a release, Alberta Health Services says effective July 5, six acute care beds are temporarily close...
Jul 05, 2021
Out-of-province fire crews, armed forces, heading to B.C. to help with wildfires
Firefighting teams from Ontario and New Brunswick are arriving in British Columbia to assist with devastating wildfires. The BC Wildfire Service says the nearly 100 out-of-province members must pass C...
Jul 05, 2021
'Wagons at Westerner' to fill some of the Westerner Days void
Westerner Park has announced there will be chuckwagon racing at the track this summer.The 'Twist the 8 Tour,' sanctioned by the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon & Chariot Association, serves as the...
Jul 03, 2021