Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity
OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope Francis, who earned the respect of vastly different people. Joyce Nap...
Apr 25, 2025
New charging station at Junction 42 begins closing the gap in EV network
Red Deer County's Junction 42 is now home to the fastest electric vehicle (EV) charger along Highway 2 in the central Alberta region, according to EQUS, after the unveiling of a new charging station o...
Apr 24, 2025