Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Critics call for review of Alberta Energy Regulator over withheld liability study
EDMONTON - Critics are calling for a public inquiry into the actions of the Alberta Energy Regulator, after documents surfaced suggesting the agency downplayed the industry's environmental liabilities...
Jan 19, 2024

City council, Westerner Park and RDP issue statements on passing of philanthropist and community builder, Jack Donald
Officials with the City of Red Deer have announced the passing of long-time business leader, philanthropist, and community builder, Jack Donald. It can be described as another huge loss for the commun...
Jan 19, 2024

City says project ground-breaking brings confidence to downtown Red Deer and anchors community vision
The City of Red Deer has broken ground on the first residential project that's part of its Capstone redevelopment program and urban revitalization initiative.City officials say the developer, High Ris...
Jan 19, 2024

24-hour parking bans on Green Routes beginning Monday for residential snow clearing
Starting Monday at 7 a.m., a 24-hour parking ban will be in place on all Green Routes in Red Deer for residential snow clearing.Green Routes are the higher-use residential roads, such as collector roa...
Jan 19, 2024

Internal documents suggest Alberta Energy Regulator underestimated oil well liability
EDMONTON - Internal documents from Alberta's energy regulator suggest the province's environmental liability for hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells could be nearly triple the figure the agency...
Jan 19, 2024

Olymel temporarily laying off up to 100 people at Red Deer pork plant
Global pressure on pork production and processing, and in turn a downturn in hog production across western Canada, is causing Olymel to lay off 100 workers at its Red Deer plant, a company spokesperso...
Jan 18, 2024

Extreme Cold Warning remains for Red Deer and surrounding area
Extremely cold wind chill values near minus 40 continue today. Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say temperatures are forecast to moderate this afternoon for most areas....
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Some Red Deer gas stations faced temporary shortage due to extreme weather conditions
Red Deerians may have noticed this week a few gas pumps running on empty in the city.Reports showed that Fas Gas stations, in particular, faced a shortage, with signs on their pumps that they were out...
Jan 18, 2024

Lacombe says positive relationships within the city have led to a successful 2023
In a year-end review, the City of Lacombe says that various positive relationships have helped them ensure a positive 2023 economically and socially. "It's really good to have a positive relationship ...
Jan 18, 2024

Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose
Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A recall notice publishe...
Jan 18, 2024