Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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government report that influenced safe drug consumption policy is so badly flawed it's harming people and should be withdrawn.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 7, 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 7, 2023

Alberta health minister says fundamental change needed as system is 'not working'
CALGARY, AB - Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says the Alberta government is fundamentally restructuring health care because the system "is not working." "Any Albertan who has gone to a hospital or t...
Nov 7, 2023

The lasting legacy of Canadian war amputee veterans
OTTAWA, ON - Amid the wars, countless Canadian soldiers and nurses displayed extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication, putting their lives on the line for our country. Many of these individuals...
Nov 7, 2023

Small businesses still hoping for CEBA loan forgiveness extension as time runs out
OTTAWA - As the deadline to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, small businesses are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it for another year...
Nov 7, 2023