Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Alberta throne speech kicks-off new legislative session
Alberta's speech from the throne includes a promise to put any potential tax increases up to a referendum.And it includes more threats to unsheathe a sovereignty law meant to defend against what the U...
Oct 30, 2023
Final flight taken by Swoop as airline merges with WestJet
CALGARY, AB - Swoop is no more. The ultra-low-cost airline took to the skies one final time on Saturday, October 28, 2023, only five years after Swoop launched to Canadian travellers. In June, Calgary...
Oct 30, 2023
Rebels complete trade with Tri-City
Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter has announced the club has completed a trade with the Tri-City Americans. The Rebels have traded 19-year-old goaltender Kyle Kelsey to...
Oct 30, 2023
Alberta scores "C" in arthritis report card
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report states that every jurisdiction in Canada has room to grow when it comes to caring for those living with arthritis.The Arthritis Society of Canada has released its report ...
Oct 30, 2023