Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

A large majority of Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers: poll
A poll conducted for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said most Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers.CTF released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support the farmers...
May 29, 2024

Canada to see warm summer, wildfire risks loom for some regions: Weather Network
Get ready to feel the heat, Canada. The Weather Network is predicting more sunshine and warmer temperatures for the summer. The weather broadcaster's annual summer forecast released Wednesday indicate...
May 29, 2024

UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger
Edmonton - Alberta's government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process.With the spri...
May 28, 2024

New trial dates set for man accused of first-degree murder in fatal Red Deer arson fire
New trial dates have been set for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer two years ago. Raymond Richard, 39, of Red Deer, was originally scheduled fo...
May 28, 2024

Bradley wins Breakaway Roping title; Broncos produce strong CCFR showing
The Olds College Broncos rodeo team has another Canadian College Rodeo Association (CCRA) champion in its stable. Becky Bradley was rewarded for her consistency at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rod...
May 28, 2024 (Becky Bradley of the Olds College Broncos catches a calf in the Breakaway Roping competition at the 2024 Canadian College Finals Rodeo in Brooks. Credit: Wildwood Imagery

LOCATED: Tristan Walker, 26, of Red Deer
Tristan Walker has been located safe. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. -- Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Goo...
May 28, 2024 (Red Deer RCMP)

Dairy Innovation West (milk) shakes up western market
Currently undergoing construction, Dairy Innovation West (DIW), a milk processing facility, is poised to make groundbreaking impacts to the transportation and environmental footprint of the dairy indu...
May 28, 2024

Daring West Country wild foal rescue caught on video
"Dustin, be careful!" Words heard in video footage of a West Country man rescuing a wild foal caught in a thicket near the edge of a cliff. The rescue, which happened May 26 west of Sundre in the Pant...
May 28, 2024 Photo: (Screenshot from video by Debbie McGauran. Used with permission)

Robertson powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 lead in Western Conference final
EDMONTON - Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's W...
May 27, 2024

City council supports Innisfail proposition to Alberta Municipalities
Red Deer city council will support the Town of Innisfail's proposition to Alberta Municipalities (AB Munis) to review a report on recreational infrastructure deficits within municipalities across the ...
May 27, 2024