Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Premier names new parliamentary secretary for Health Minister Adriana LaGrange
Premier Danielle Smith has named a new parliamentary secretary to assist Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange. The provincial government says working to improve health outcomes for Albertans to ensure ...
Mar 21, 2024
Alberta RCMP currently responding to multiple motor vehicle collisions on QE II Highway
Alberta RCMP continue to respond to numerous motor vehicle collisions on the QE II Highway. Alberta RCMP Traffic Leduc are currently responding to several motor vehicle collisions on Highway 2 in the ...
Mar 21, 2024
In the news today: Brian Mulroney's tribute moves to Montreal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Quebecers to pay tribute to Brian Mulroney Quebecers will get their chance to p...
Mar 21, 2024
Rebels lose 6-3 to Broncos, Central Division leaders, in final regular season match-up
The Red Deer Rebels lost 6-3 in their final regular season game against the Swift Current Broncos, leaders of the Central Division, on Wednesday at the InnovationPlex.On a higher note, not only did Re...
Mar 21, 2024
Red Deer's Street Ties program for vulnerable youth will close this April due to lack of funding
Red Deer's Street Ties outreach program for youth experiencing homelessness will be closing at the end of the month due to a lack of funding. The youth outreach drop-in program supports street-involve...
Mar 20, 2024
Lacombe County hosting voluntary Farm Vehicle Safety checks
Lacombe County is set to host voluntary Farm Vehicle Safety checks, this April 3 in Rainy Creek and April in Tees.The initiative is part of the municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance safety and awa...
Mar 20, 2024
Central Sports 2023 Sport Award Winners
Central Sport, an organization that links local sports while promoting regional sports excellence, announced it's 2023 Sport Award Winners at the Red Deer Rebels game on Saturday, March 16, 2024. RDP ...
Mar 20, 2024 RDP Queens Basketball is the 2023 Pattison Media Team of the Year. (Lee Lachance)
Red Deer mayor, council members, staunchly against party politics at municipal level
Red Deer's mayor believes enshrining party politics at the municipal level would be a "poor move" and detrimental to the flexibility of local governance. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver told Alb...
Mar 20, 2024
Red Deer considers creating stormwater utility fee as system ages
The City's stormwater system may one day be funded as a separate fee on Red Deerians' utility bills. At city council's meeting on Monday, administration presented a report outlining the next steps reg...
Mar 20, 2024
Central Alberta Humane Society facing financial struggles; defers loan payments for one year
The Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) is facing harsh financial struggles this year. At their meeting on Monday, Red Deer city council passed first reading to a request made by the Society (4505 7...
Mar 20, 2024