Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario court judge says she will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial. The Crown intend...
Mar 7, 2024

Mayor Johnston talks 'economic headwinds' and disappointing rejection of housing dollars
Red Deer's mayor shared news Wednesday that the City was recently denied its application for $15.6 million in federal funding to put towards an 80-unit supportive housing project. Ken Johnston made th...
Mar 6, 2024

Apartment suite fire in Highland Green Estates sends one man to hospital
A fire in an apartment suite in the Highland Green Estates neighbourhood on Wednesday has sent one man to hospital. Andrew Towers, Fire Safety Codes Officer with Red Deer Emergency Services confirmed ...
Mar 6, 2024

ATA says Red Deer Catholic taking 'unusual' steps in bargaining with teachers
The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says it's concerned about recent steps that Red Deer Catholic negotiators have taken to "sidestep" the third-party independent negotiator.In a statement issued ...
Mar 6, 2024

Stay on the ball: Alberta RCMP share tips for Fraud Prevention Month
This March, the Alberta RCMP say they will be sharing information and resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. Officials sa...
Mar 6, 2024

Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases
EDMONTON - An Alberta First Nation has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the province's energy regulator and the government over releases from an oilsands mine, alleging the agency acted in bad faith a...
Mar 6, 2024

Trial date set for one of two facing stolen property and drug trafficking charges
A trial date has been set for a Penhold man facing stolen property and drug trafficking charges. Gary Raymond Auvigne, 48, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice on July 5, 2024. It was a...
Mar 6, 2024

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Athlete of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced Izzy Palumbo as The RDP Athlete of the Week. Izzy Palumbo - Queens Hockey Program - Bachelor of Commerce (3rd year) Hometown - Golden, BC Goaltender ...
Mar 6, 2024 (RDP Athletics)

Building permit values in Red Deer decline in February
The City of Red Deer says building permit values decreased this February.Last month, 72 permits were approved valued at $4.8 million, compared with 98 permits issued in February 2023 worth $14 million...
Mar 6, 2024

Provincial government aiming to provide hope for struggling youth
Alberta's government says it is committed to preventing youth suicide and improving the mental health and well-being of young people. Provincial officials acknowledge that youth suicides are unimagina...
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