Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 1, 2024 (Supplied)
Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comment about chemtrails doesn't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province. Spokeswoman Savanna...
Oct 1, 2024
CIBC Run for the Cure goes Oct. 6 at Bower Ponds
The 2024 CIBC Run for the Cure goes this Sunday, Oct. 6 at Bower Ponds in Red Deer.Janet Dixie, local event logistics director, says to sign up for the all-ages run, to volunteer, or simply to make a ...
Oct 1, 2024
Alberta now tied for lowest minimum wage in Canada
Alberta had the highest minimum wage in the country six years ago, but it is now tied for the lowest.That comes as four provinces increase their pay floors as of October 1, 2024.The rate in Ontario is...
Oct 1, 2024