Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer Royals Marching Band hosts first ever RED Invitational this Sunday
The Red Deer Royals Marching Band Show will be hosting their first ever RED Invitational this Sunday. Held indoors at St. Joseph High School (110 - 2700 67 St.) on February 25, officials say the Color...
Feb 22, 2024
Alberta announces healthcare hiring freeze, but will not impact clinical positions
The healthcare sector in Alberta will be limited in terms of hiring over the near future.The Ministry of Health has issued a letter to Alberta Health Services (AHS), Alberta Precision Labs, Carewest, ...
Feb 22, 2024
Province announces $3.5 million to help combat human trafficking
The Government of Alberta has announced funding to help fight human trafficking.On Feb. 22, 2024, which marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, the province unveiled $3.5 million in ...
Feb 22, 2024
Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that softening oil prices means provincial funding won't keep pace with population growth in next week's budget. In a televised provincewide address on Wednes...
Feb 22, 2024
Alberta government working on the shortage of skilled workers says Minister Jones
Alberta's Jobs, Economy and Trade Minister says the government is working on addressing a shortage of skilled trades people and health care workers.Matt Jones says the government wants to "change our ...
Feb 22, 2024
Property crime decrease in Red Deer but persons crime shows increase, RCMP report
According to Red Deer RCMP in their Quarterly Community Policing Report, property crimes have decreased significantly; however, persons crimes have shown a slight increase.At city council's meeting on...
Feb 21, 2024
Premier Danielle Smith addressing Alberta at 6:30 p.m.
Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to give a television address to Albertans at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Her office shared the information on social media with a link to the government's website.The go...
Feb 21, 2024
Feds invest $175M to fast-track new Edmonton housing units
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced $175 million in funding to fast-track more than 5,200 new housing units in Edmonton over the next three years. . Trudeau donned a white hard hat an...
Feb 21, 2024
Provincial government supporting women in the trucking industry
As Alberta experiences a labour shortage in the commercial trucking industry, the province wants to address this issue by getting more women in this career.$2.8 million in funding will now be given to...
Feb 21, 2024
Central Alberta teachers at annual convention this week
Teachers in the region will be attending the annual Central Alberta Teachers' Convention Association (CATCA) at Red Deer Polytechnic this Thursday and Friday. From February 22-23 beginning at 9 a.m., ...
Feb 21, 2024