Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Make the next federal vote a 'carbon tax election,' Poilievre challenges Trudeau
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a "carbon tax election," and is calling on the Liberals to exempt all home heating from carbon pricing unt...
Nov 01, 2023
Renovations to River Bend Golf & Recreation Area rescheduled to 2025
Renovations set for the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area (RBGRA) have been rescheduled for 2025. Rob MacPherson, RBGRA General Manager, made the announcement last week in an email that they would...
Oct 31, 2023
RCMP offer safety tips for Halloween night
Red Deer RCMP are providing some safety tips so that we can all have a truly happy Halloween.For trick-or-treaters:Wear bright costumes or something reflective, this will be more visible to drivers.We...
Oct 31, 2023
Alberta moves to strengthen legislation before proposed opioid class-action lawsuit
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced updated legislation that it says would help make sure anyone who contributed to the opioid addiction crisis is held responsible. Dan Williams, the mini...
Oct 31, 2023
Freeland to meet with provincial finance ministers on possible Alberta CPP withdrawal
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will meet provincial and territorial finance ministers later this week to discuss the possibility of Alberta's withdrawal from the Canada Pension P...
Oct 31, 2023
Ex-BOC governor Carney questions carbon price break on home heating oil
OTTAWA - Mark Carney pressed for Canada to stick with predictable climate policy as he questioned the federal government's move to lift the carbon price on home heating oil. The former central banker,...
Oct 31, 2023
City wants to rezone Eastview parcel from park to residential; resident wants berry labyrinth
The City of Red Deer is planning to rezone an Eastview plot of land from parks to residential, but one nearby resident wants it to be a berry labyrinth. At their meeting on Monday, city council gave f...
Oct 31, 2023
Officer who interacted with Chris Barber back on stand in organizers trial
OTTAWA - The trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is set to resume today with the continued testimony of an officer who served as a liaison between the Ottawa Police Service and demonstrators. Sgt...
Oct 31, 2023
Red Deer expected to host three mixed martial arts events in 2024
Next year may bring even more combative sports events to Red Deer with a request made on Monday for three Havoc Fighting Championship events in 2024. City council provided no objection at their regula...
Oct 30, 2023 (Photo 66572179 | Lifestyle © Dmitry-Fisher | Dreamstime.com)
Public hearing to be held for site extension of temporary shelter; undetermined timeline
Two years have passed and not only has the demand increased at Red Deer's temporary shelter, but the question of its location in the Railyards neighbourhood has returned to city council. At their meet...
Oct 30, 2023