Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Aspiring Leaders initiative returns for a third year
Red Deer Public Schools announced on Monday that the first Aspiring Leaders session of the 2024-25 academic year took place, marking its third straight year.The first meeting brought together 45 staff...
Oct 22, 2024
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step...
Oct 22, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds public to use caution in winter driving conditions
The Alberta RCMP are reminding the public to take extra precautions while driving in winter weather conditions.Some parts of the province have already seen their first snowfall of the winter and polic...
Oct 22, 2024
Politicians remember Parliament Hill attack a decade later
OTTAWA - Federal politicians are marking the 10th anniversary of the deadly shooting on Parliament Hill that killed a 24-year-old reservist and forced the prime minister and MPs into lockdown for hour...
Oct 22, 2024
Downtown Red Deer assault suspect sought by RCMP
Red Deer RCMP are seeking information about a person allegedly involved in a downtown assault on Thursday, Oct. 17 At approximately 6:40 a.m. that day, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of an assaul...
Oct 21, 2024 (Red Deer RCMP)
Edmonton man charged for allegedly harassing Red Deer and Calgary real estate agents
An Edmonton man is facing charges in connection to alleged harassment involving Red Deer-based real estate agents and others.Red Deer RCMP and Calgary Police Services shared in a joint release on Mond...
Oct 21, 2024
Lacombe city council sets guidelines for 2025 budgets
Lacombe city council has given direction to administration for what it wants to see out of the 2025 operating and capital budgets.The operating budget will be introduced with a proposed 3.2 per cent p...
Oct 21, 2024
Alberta commits $112 million for interim housing for displaced Jasper residents
The Alberta government is providing $112 million to build interim housing for displaced Jasper residents. Work on the sites in Jasper has already begun, and the first residents are expected to begin m...
Oct 21, 2024
Missing: Trenton Nepoose, 17, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are seeking assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Trenton Nepoose. Trenton was last seen on the north side of Red Deer on October 11, 2024, and there is concern for his well-being. ...
Oct 21, 2024
Minimum wage to hire higher-paid temporary foreign workers set to increase
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream as a way to encourage employers to hire more Canadia...
Oct 21, 2024