Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer property owner without insurance gets $15,800 tax break after fire turns building derelict
A Red Deer property owner who did not have proper insurance is getting a tax break after a fire turned their building derelict. At their meeting on Monday, city council approved the cancellation of $1...
Dec 19, 2023
Some taxes set to increase in Alberta in 2024: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans are set to see some tax changes in the new year. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has released its report titled, "2024 New Year's Tax Changes," highlighting the prov...
Dec 19, 2023
Red Deer city council approves development permit for temporary shelter with new conditions
Red Deer city council approved a new development permit for the temporary shelter after a lengthy discussion over its conditions. At their regular meeting on Monday, council approved the application s...
Dec 19, 2023
Return of fuel tax means a 9 cent per litre increase for January 1 in Alberta
A one year pause in collection of Alberta's fuel tax on gasoline and diesel will come to an end on January 1st. In a release, the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner says "...
Dec 19, 2023
Alberta lead Canada in population growth in Q3
LETHBRIDGE, AB - People continue to flock to Alberta, both from elsewhere in Canada and across the world.Statistics Canada has released its population estimates for the third quarter, covering the per...
Dec 19, 2023
Two Red Deer city councillors present motions for removal of urban encampments and OPS
Two Red Deer city councillors are taking steps towards urban encampment responses and removing the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS). At their regular meeting on Monday, Councillors Lawrence Lee and Vesn...
Dec 18, 2023
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki announces retirement
Alberta RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki has announced his retirement. He released the following statement Monday to announce the news. "After 34 years in a career that has given me more oppor...
Dec 18, 2023 (Alberta RCMP)
Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026
OTTAWA - Auto manufacturers will have three years to start showing a sizable increase in electric-vehicle sales as the federal government moves to finalize its new EV mandate this week. Environment Mi...
Dec 18, 2023
Bid to boost tax break for volunteer firefighters as brigades struggle with retention
Alberta volunteer firefighter Alison Archambault calls it her "soul work." But that doesn't mean some more help at tax time wouldn't be welcome too. A tax credit for volunteer firefighters currently s...
Dec 18, 2023
Red Deer home sales steady in November
Red Deer home sales saw a small decrease in November when compared to October, but year-over-year figures show a small increase in local home sales.According to the latest Market Update from Central A...
Dec 18, 2023