Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Polls open across Canada as leaders, Canadians cast ballots in historic election
After a short, intense and heated election campaign, Canadians are casting their ballots in a historic election to choose the next federal government.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pi...
Apr 28, 2025
Appeal against ruling on temporary Red Deer OPS injunction dismissed
Three judges with the Alberta Court of Appeal have upheld another judge's March 2025 decision against a temporary injunction application to keep the doors open at Red Deer's overdose prevention site (...
Apr 28, 2025
Get your smile on: Smile Cookie Campaign returns to Red Deer
It's that time of year again: the Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign is back to raise funds for locally chosen charities across the country in return for a sweet treat. The official Smile Cookie Day t...
Apr 28, 2025
Youth HQ gets big donation from Piper Creek Optimist Club
The Piper Creek Optimist Club (PCOC) is making a sizeable five-year commitment to Youth HQ. With a commitment to support organizations focused on children, the club is donating $30,000 split over the ...
Apr 28, 2025
Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celeb...
Apr 28, 2025
Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre ...
Apr 28, 2025
Central Alberta students take part in APEGA Science Olympics
Local students were put to the test to complete a series of mystery challenges at the APEGA Red Deer Branch Science Olympics.On Saturday, over 75 students from seven different central Alberta schools ...
Apr 26, 2025
Federal leaders echo messages in final push to election day
Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in a steel town and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre...
Apr 25, 2025
DBA reaffirms support to businesses amidst exploration of new downtown funding model
Following a recent city council motion to review the disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Red Deer and explore new funding models, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) would l...
Apr 25, 2025
Over 21,000 people voted at advance polls in Red Deer
Elections Canada has released preliminary data for voter turnout at advance polls by electoral district with nearly 22,000 people casting their vote in the Red Deer riding. The advance polls were open...
Apr 25, 2025