Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
U.S. tariffs could impact Canadians desires to travel south
The jury is still out on whether the potential U.S. tariffs on Canada will impact Canadians willingness to travel south of the border.According to co-owner of CanWest Travel in Red Deer, Joanne Waloko...
Feb 12, 2025
Premier Smith defends health minister amid scandal on health purchases
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has her full support as they navigate allegations of high-level government corruption in medical contracts.Smith made the comment i...
Feb 12, 2025
Alberta calls on federal government to revive mandatory minimums for certain drug offences
Premier Danielle Smith and Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, are calling on the federal government to repeal Bill C-5 in its entirety and reintroduce mandatory minimum jail sente...
Feb 12, 2025
Here's the latest as Canada faces U.S President Donald Trump's tariff threats
OTTAWA - Canada's 13 premiers are in Washington, D.C. today seeking to convince Republicans that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose stiff tariffs on Canada is not in their best interest. Pri...
Feb 12, 2025
Juno nomination comes calling again for Red Deer Symphony Orchestra's Claude Lapalme
Claude Lapalme, long-time music director with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, is once again part of a Juno Award-nominated project.Lapalme served as arranger on Marie Hubert: Fille du Roy, by celebra...
Feb 12, 2025
First period lead propels Rebels to victory over Regina Pats
The Red Deer Rebels took a three-goal lead in the first period and never looked back in a 4-1 victory over the Regina Pats on Tuesday.Head coach Dave Struch thought his team got off to a poor start bu...
Feb 11, 2025
Extreme Cold Warning issued for Red Deer and area
An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for the city of Red Deer and surrounding areas. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), a period of very cold wind chills is expected. Meteor...
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Alberta's health minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says an unnamed third-party has been called to help investigate reports of high-level government interference in medical contracts. The third party will assist...
Feb 11, 2025 (Photo credit: UCP)
RCMP warn public of fraudulent Peavey Mart websites
RCMP are warning the public of fraudulent websites and social media pages posing as the legitimate business, Peavey Mart. These websites claim to offer an online store for purchasing items, however, t...
Feb 11, 2025
Sylvan Lake council appoints returning officer for municipal election
The Town of Sylvan Lake's council has appointed Mandi Wisheu as returning officer and Jolene Reynolds as substitute returning officer for the 2025 Municipal Election. Wisheu works in the Wellness and ...
Feb 11, 2025