Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 02, 2021

'There's some anxiety': Alberta health minister and family swarmed on Canada Day
CALGARY - Protesters surrounded Alberta's health minister, his wife and two young sons Thursday at the conclusion of a Canada Day parade and a celebration of the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions....
Jul 01, 2021

Canada Day dawns as country reckons with horrific legacy of residential schools
OTTAWA - The country's second pandemic-shaded Canada Day is underway, with events again scaled back due to COVID-19, or cancelled as Canadians reckon with the horrific legacy of residential schools on...
Jul 01, 2021

Two new COVID deaths in Central Zone, Red Deer down to 23 active cases
There are now just 23 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer, according to the latest numbers released by Alberta Health on Wednesday. That's a decrease of six from Tuesday and the city's lowest total s...
Jun 30, 2021

Fire restrictions now in effect for Red Deer County
As of 3:00 p.m. today, a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County. The County requires that: All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission...
Jun 30, 2021

Pattison Media partners with Everything Podcasts to expand its digital offerings
KAMLOOPS, BC - Pattison Media is pleased to announce its partial acquisition of Everything Podcasts, creators of original custom podcasts featuring compelling story telling and world-class production....
Jun 22, 2021

Market Watch: June 18, 2021
Big Picture Fed Officials Pencil in Higher Rates for Late 2023; Gold Drops Sharply U.S. stock indexes rose late in Monday's session, sending the S&P and Nasdaq to new records as investors rotated ...
Jun 18, 2021

AgSmart 2021 returns to Olds College in August
Tickets are now on sale for AgSmart 2021 happening at Olds College from Aug. 10-11.The outdoor event will showcase what is new in the world of ag tech and feature innovations through 50 expert educati...
Jun 15, 2021

Missing: Thomas Andrew Yanciw, 39, of Sundre
On June 4, members of the Sundre RCMP succeeded in locating Thomas Andrew Yanciw in good health. The Sundre RCMP detachment would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Jun 01, 2021

Alberta hair salons, restaurant patios to reopen Tuesday as some COVID-19 rules lift
EDMONTON - Albertans can book appointments at barber shops, hair salons and other personal wellness services starting today.Outdoor public gatherings will double to 10 people from five, and restaurant...
Jun 01, 2021