Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Tensions rise at townhall with Red Deer-South MLA regarding pension, transgender policy, OPS
Roughly a hundred residents attended a townhall event on Wednesday, organized by MLA for Red Deer-South Jason Stephan, to speak about the Alberta Pension Plan (APP), transgender youth policies, and th...
Feb 8, 2024

Bulldogs lose 4-1 in first BCHL game against Crusaders
In their first game against the Sherwood Park Crusaders this BCHL season, the Blackfalds Bulldogs fell 4-1 at the Sherwood Park Arena on Tuesday. Almost four minutes into the first period, Sherwood Pa...
Feb 7, 2024 (Blackfalds Bulldogs)

Liberals' proposed AI law too vague, costly, Big Tech executives tell MPs
OTTAWA - Representatives from Big Tech companies say a Liberal government bill that would begin regulating some artificial intelligence systems is too vague. Amazon and Microsoft executives told MPs a...
Feb 7, 2024

City of Red Deer says they are reducing red tape and supported by the provincial government
The City of Red Deer says they've been able to reduce red tape in their processes through efforts with the provincial government. The province shared a release this month stating that the reduction of...
Feb 7, 2024

Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles. The government says the money will give the Canada Border Services Agency more capac...
Feb 7, 2024

Alberta auto insurance cost pressures among highest in Canada
According to data from the General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA), Alberta's auto insurance system is facing some of the highest cost pressures in Canada.It said legal fees account for a greater ...
Feb 7, 2024

Football Alberta to announce details February 12 on 2024 World Junior Football Championships
Football Alberta has announced it is the proud Local Organizing Committee of the 2024 World Junior Football Championship that will be held in Edmonton from June 20-30, 2024. According to Football Albe...
Feb 7, 2024

RDP Athletes of the Week: February 5
Red Deer Polytechnic has announced its RDP Athletes of the Week:1. Jenna SellenHometown: Oakbank, MBBachelor of Education (1st year)Forward Jenna Sellen and the Queens Hockey team had a light week wit...
Feb 7, 2024

Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples
CALGARY - Police have laid drug-trafficking charges after a man allegedly handed out business cards with free samples of cocaine in Calgary. Officers patrolling a downtown casino became aware of the c...
Feb 7, 2024

Alberta RCMP reports drop in thefts of and from vehicles in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The RCMP said thefts involving vehicles are still concerning in Alberta, but it is positive to see the numbers going down.The police force reported that 8,710 vehicles were stolen in ...
Feb 7, 2024