Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Province shares tech-related investments made to fight drought in Alberta
With the risk of drought facing the province, the Alberta government says they have invested in numerous tech-related projects to maximize water supply and deliver adequate drinking water to communiti...
Mar 28, 2024
Red Deer County ups fines for violating water restrictions as severe drought possibility looms
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County, along with other municipalities in the region, are inching towards a finalized Water Sharing Agreement (WSA).Announced by the province earlier this year, the ...
Mar 28, 2024
Alberta government taking steps to protect waterways from invasive species
The Government of Alberta is being proactive in combatting invasive aquatic species.Officials say that as it stands, the province is 100 per cent free of zebra and quagga mussels. However, increased d...
Mar 28, 2024
RCMP locate suspected vehicle and driver in fatal hit and run near Innisfail
UPDATE: March 29, 2024, 8:45 p.m. Innisfail RCMP advise that they have located the truck and suspected driver in this incident. Innisfail RCMP advise that the investigation is ongoing and additional u...
Mar 28, 2024
Rebels say they have a "new energy" heading into first round of WHL playoffs against the Tigers
The Red Deer Rebels say they have a found a new energy before heading into the first round of the 2024 Western Hockey League playoffs against the Medicine Hat Tigers.At a press conference on Wednesday...
Mar 27, 2024
Parkland Corp. selling 157 gas and convenience store locations
Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has put 157 of its gas and convenience store locations across six provinces up for sale.The Calgary-based company said Tuesday it is partnering with NRC Realty & Capit...
Mar 27, 2024
Alberta government requesting more control over provincial immigration system
Premier Danielle Smith has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau related to Alberta's immigration system. The Smith government is asking Trudeau to re-evaluate Ottawa's decision limiting t...
Mar 27, 2024
Alberta introduces 'apprenticeship-style model' for Class 1 drivers
There will soon be a new way for Albertans to become commercial truck drivers. The Government of Alberta says it is improving Class 1 licensing and training with a new, made-in-Alberta learning pathwa...
Mar 27, 2024
Nominations are in for the 2024 byelection
Officials with the City of Red Deer say nominations are now confirmed for the historic first-ever By-Election that will take place in Red Deer on April 22, 2024."This is history in the making," said J...
Mar 27, 2024
'More than ready': Medicine Hat Tigers say they are ready to take on the Red Deer Rebels in playoffs
Medicine Hat Tigers players said Tuesday they are ready to take on the Red Deer Rebels in a seven-game first round Western Hockey League playoff series starting Friday night at Co-op Place.The Tigers ...
Mar 27, 2024