Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

New AHS board to refocus on acute care delivery
Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange has appointed a new AHS board to refocus Alberta Health Services as the province transitions the health care system.Government officials say the seven-member board ...
Nov 08, 2023
Alberta revamps health care system, creates separate units
EDMONTON, AB - The current version of Alberta Health Services will be scrapped as the province transitions to a single provincial health system model split into four high-level units, the Alberta gove...
Nov 08, 2023

Rebels third-period recovery not enough to tie the Royals
Although the Red Deer Rebels made a swift recovery against the Victoria Royals in the final period, it wasn't enough to win the game, losing 3-2 on Tuesday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena. T...
Nov 08, 2023

Building permit values decrease in October
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in October, with 72 approved permits valued at $2.8 million, compared with 75 permits issued in October 2022 worth $5.3 million...
Nov 07, 2023

Over 30,000 attendees expected at Red Deer's 39th Agri-Trade Expo
With a sunny and mild forecast this week, officials are expecting to see over 30,000 attendees at Red Deer's 39th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo. From November 8-10 at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St.), this y...
Nov 07, 2023

2023 ASAA provincial high school football playoffs set to begin
The following are the draws for the 2023 ASAA Provincial High School Football Playoffs that will lead up to the 13th Alberta Bowl. The times and locations are included as well as the provincial rankin...
Nov 07, 2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson
CALGARY - A right-wing news commentator is to have a conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in January when he's scheduled to speak in Calgary. Tucker Carlson, who was fired by Fox News in A...
Nov 07, 2023

Government seeking feedback to improve elections
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is looking for feedback from the public and stakeholders on the Local Authorities Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act. Two new surveys are giving Al...
Nov 07, 2023

Alberta government report on safe consumption 'pseudoscience,' says medical journal
A paper in a prominent medical journal says an Alberta government report that influenced safe drug consumption policy is so badly flawed it's harming people and should be withdrawn. The paper in the C...
Nov 07, 2023

Orchestra, banners, pancakes and parades: Remembrance Day ceremonies across central Alberta
Communities in central Alberta will be gathering for some special and unique ceremonies this Saturday, November 11 to spend Remembrance Day together. In Red Deer, the Legion will be hosting their annu...
Nov 07, 2023