Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Two juveniles have been charged with crimes connected to the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday. A news release from the Jackson Coun...
Feb 16, 2024

Rental incentive grant returns to attract entrepreneurs to downtown Red Deer
Red Deer's Vacant Spaces Grant program returns to offer up to $10,000 in rental subsidy for entrepreneurs looking to set up shop downtown.New in 2023, officials say the City of Red Deer's Vacant Space...
Feb 16, 2024

Red Deerians share opinions on fate of Overdose Prevention Site over nine-hour public hearing
Over 30 people spoke at Thursday's non-statutory public hearing regarding Red Deer's Overdose Prevention Site (OPS). The nine-hour hearing attracted media attention from across the province as reporte...
Feb 16, 2024

Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall
EDMONTON - Albertans will have to wait until the fall before they learn what the federal government thinks they should get if the province quits the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta Finance Minister Nate ...
Feb 15, 2024

Lacombe council refers Alberta Community Partnership Grant Application for Regional Recreation Facility to committee
Administration for the City of Lacombe presented council this week with an option to explore the development of a long-range plan for a new Recreation Complex through a collaborative effort between th...
Feb 15, 2024

Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture: report
Canada's agriculture industry will have a domestic labour gap of more than 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to a new report. The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council said the forecast represent...
Feb 15, 2024

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Thursday publicly confirmed that Russia's has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Ear...
Feb 15, 2024

Legal experts raise concerns about Alberta's plans for transgender youth
Thirty-six law professors, legal researchers and other staff from two Alberta universities are asking the province to reconsider policy changes affecting transgender youth.The open letter is from staf...
Feb 15, 2024

Modest decrease in Red Deer home sales in January
Only modest decreases in the number of home sales in Red Deer in January when compared to the previous month and year over-year.According to the latest Residential Market Update from Central Alberta R...
Feb 15, 2024

Things to know about the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gunfire erupted at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration Wednesday, leaving one woman dead and more than 20 people injured, including children. Shots rang out at the e...
Feb 15, 2024