Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Ag societies, facing tough economy, receive $7.4M boost from Alberta government
Alberta's seven regional agricultural societies are receiving a one-time cash injection of over $7 million to face challenging economic conditions and plan ahead.Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Me...
Apr 24, 2025
Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe 'whitewashing'
A former Alberta cabinet minister says an investigation called by Premier Danielle Smith's government into multimillion-dollar health contracts looks like a ``whitewashing'' exercise. Peter Guthrie, n...
Apr 24, 2025 (Peter Guthrie, Facebook)
Community rallies behind family of Josh Reimer, a local teacher who tragically passed away
The central Alberta community has shown up for the family of Josh Reimer amidst an unfathomable tragedy.Two days ago, his family's life was flipped upside down when he died in a two-vehicle collision ...
Apr 24, 2025