Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Red Deer residents may see property tax increases of seven to nine per cent in 2024 rather than the original 4.1 per cent; however, administration claims this decision would prevent even bigger sticke...

Alberta's NDP is demanding immediate action and a definitive timeline to build the Red Deer Hospital expansion after it was revealed on Monday that staff at the existing hospital have been forced to u...

OTTAWA - These are the 10 most expensive years for natural disasters in Canada as measured by insurance payouts, adjusted for inflation in 2022. This data is from the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 1. 20...

The Spruce View and District Lions Club will be hosting its 2024 Citizen of the Year event this month. Officials say the event will recognize the outstanding community service of Carly Hansen. The 46t...

OTTAWA - Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023. The Insurance Bureau of Canada's annual tally is topped by wildfires ...

The following items are on Red Deer city council's open meeting agenda on Monday, January 8, 2024. Budget 2024: Administration will present the 2024 Budget documents to council and deliver a brief pre...

OTTAWA - The new interim Liberal house leader says every MP from all parties needs to set a better tone when the House of Commons resumes later this month. Ottawa-area MP Steven MacKinnon will take on...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It should come as no surprise at this point, but many Albertans say they are struggling to make ends meet. That is according to the latest Consumer Debt Index report from MNP. Half of...

MONTREAL - New York State Police have identified Jeanne Elzanie Jourdan Colin, a 74-year-old Montrealer, as the person who died in a tour bus crash in Lake George, N.Y., on Friday. They say one person...

The annual Wotherspoon Long Track Meet is approaching quickly.The annual fixture on the Red Deer Lions Speed Skating Club's calendar goes Jan. 20-21, with Olympics style and mass start race, at Great ...