Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2024
Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former...
Nov 6, 2024
Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. Trump staged a major political comeback, securing the necessar...
Nov 6, 2024
Festival of Trees raising funds for much-needed accelerated cath lab
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) is getting set to light up Westerner Park with its 31st annual Festival of Trees, a critical fundraiser for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. This ...
Nov 5, 2024