Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

White House says tariffs moving forward but there's still room for negotiation
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week - but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff pl...
Feb 26, 2025

Over 450 students take part in Annual Red Deer Public Schools Ski Loppet
For the first time in over a year, the annual Red Deer Public Schools Ski Loppet returned on Tuesday afternoon.Approximately 475 students from Grades 3-12 in the division strapped on their cross-count...
Feb 25, 2025

Register for municipal spring programming starting March 4
City of Red Deer -- Registration for spring arts and recreation programs will begin on Tuesday, March 4 at 12 noon. New program options are viewable on Look 'n Book and My Activity Guide on Thursday, ...
Feb 25, 2025

Premier Smith issues statement following infrastructure minister's resignation
Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement Tuesday following the resignation of Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie:"I have accepted the resignation of MLA Pete Guthrie from his position of Ministe...
Feb 25, 2025

Alberta cabinet minister Peter Guthrie quits post, citing concerns over procurement
Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government.He says as a backbencher, he'll be able to better serve hi...
Feb 25, 2025

Renovations coming to Sorensen Station washrooms
In its regular meeting on Feb. 24, Red Deer's city council directed administration to borrow $450,000 to renovate the Sorensen Station washrooms, with a goal of getting them operational by the end of ...
Feb 24, 2025

Bright, pristine, state-of-the-art Red Deer Justice Centre to open March 3
State-of-the-art, something to be envious of, and a space for justice to be served more efficiently.Those words were aptly used on Monday to describe the new Red Deer Justice Centre, which media were ...
Feb 24, 2025

Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says devastating duties on products from Canada and Mexico are coming next week after the levies were paused for a month. In a press conference with French Pre...
Feb 24, 2025

Alberta announces $180 million for new addiction treatment centres
The Government of Alberta is looking at a major investment into addiction support services.Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that, as part of Budget 2025, the province would look to spend $180 millio...
Feb 24, 2025

Alberta increases funding for fire services training
Fire departments across Alberta will soon be able to access more money to support training efforts.The Government of Alberta is doubling funds for the Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) to $1 milli...
Feb 24, 2025