Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Seasonal changes to green cart collection begins Nov. 11
The City of Red Deer announced Thursday that seasonal changes to green cart collection are on the way. Beginning Monday, Nov. 11, the city will only pick up green carts every other week instead of wee...
Nov 07, 2024 (rdnewsNOW)
Minister Schulz to promote Alberta's approach to reducing methane emissions at COP 29
According to data from the Alberta Energy Regulator, the province has reduced its methane emissions by 52 per cent since 2014 while continuing to increase production. Officials say this is the message...
Nov 07, 2024
Red Deer Curling Classic hitting the ice for 2024
The Red Deer Curling Classic is back for 2024, hitting the ice November 15-18, with participants competing for a $46,000 purse. There will be 24 men's and 24 women's teams playing a triple knockout fo...
Nov 07, 2024
Policing costs for small municipalities going up 39%, but Alberta gov't will cover for one year
Alberta municipalities with fewer than 5,000 people will soon pay 39 per cent more for policing costs, but not before the Alberta government covers the increase for one year.The UCP announced in 2019 ...
Nov 06, 2024
Thousands gather at Lindsay Thurber for Remembrance Day ceremony
Lest we forget.Well over 2,000 people attended the annual Lindsay Thurber High School Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, honouring those who sacrificed their lives fighting to protect Canada.The c...
Nov 06, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber calls for reduced city expenses ahead of budget debate
The Red Deer District Chamber is responding to the City of Red Deer's 2025 Draft Budget with a call to reduce tax supported operational expenses by three per cent.Chamber representatives say this reco...
Nov 06, 2024
Premier Smith travelling to United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta energy and sustainability
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also at...
Nov 06, 2024
Red Deer releases draft 2025 budget
The City's administration team has released a draft of the 2025 Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budgets, which residents are encouraged to review on the City's website ahead of budget debates taki...
Nov 06, 2024
Alberta adding two electoral districts
EDMONTON - Alberta's surging population has the provincial government planning to add more seats to the legislature.Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that calls for the creation of t...
Nov 06, 2024
Red Deer building permit values continue to climb in October
Continuing September's trend, building permit values for the City of Red Deer increased in October, with 133 issued permits valued at $12.4 million, compared to 71 valued at $2.8 million in October 20...
Nov 06, 2024