Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Grass fire along Taylor Drive extinguished Wednesday afternoon
A fire in the trail system along Taylor Drive, between 43 Street and 32 Street, had to be dealt with Wednesday afternoon.Red Deer Emergency Services responded around 3:15 p.m."We responded to what app...
Oct 02, 2024
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo unveils 2024 Ag Innovations finalists competing for $25,000
The 40th Anniversary of the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to kick off at Red Deer's Westerner Park next month.From Nov. 13-15, 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest in agr...
Oct 02, 2024
Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender policy debate
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible. Marci Ien,...
Oct 02, 2024
Nav Canada has no record of chemtrails conversation with Alberta government
EDMONTON - There are renewed questions over a recent comment by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on whether the province is being sprayed from above by so-called chemtrails. Smith told a weekend United ...
Oct 02, 2024
Queens hockey club aiming for championship, but also to have fun
Provided by RDP Athletics -- While winning an Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Women's Hockey gold medal is a goal of Kelly Coulter, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens Hockey Head Coach, it'...
Oct 02, 2024
This week in RDP Athletics: Oct. 4-6
Provided by RDP Athletics -- This week, the RDP Queens Hockey team will begin the season against the Olds College Broncos at home. The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Soccer team will challenge the Univer...
Oct 02, 2024
Updated financial profile prompts utility rate increases by city council
The average Red Deer household can expect to see their utility bills increase by about $15.32 per month in the new year, as city council has opted to increase Municipal Consent and Access Fees (MCAF) ...
Oct 02, 2024
Alberta maintains not allowing alcohol sales in grocery & convenience stores
The Government of Alberta says it will stick with its current model for alcohol sales after hearing back from a committee.The MLA Advisory Committee has completed its review into the potential expansi...
Oct 02, 2024
Smith to introduce bill regarding trans youths, pronouns in schools
The Premier of Alberta says legislation is coming this fall that would regulate things like gender transitioning for youths and the use of pronouns in schools. Danielle Smith posted a video to social ...
Oct 02, 2024
Red Deer Regional Airport Authority appoints Nancy Paish as new CEO
The Red Deer Regional Airport Authority has announced the appointment of Nancy Paish as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Officials with the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority e...
Oct 01, 2024 (Supplied)