Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Defence to argue for more information in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected to resume with legal sparring between the defence and Ottawa police in an attempt to gain access to internal police communica...
Oct 26, 2023
Canadian Finals Rodeo saying goodbye to Red Deer after Westerner Park opts not to renew
In a sudden turn of events, and just a week ahead of its 49th edition, organizers have announced the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) will be leaving Red Deer after one last hurrah, Nov. 1-5 at Westerner P...
Oct 25, 2023
New snow & ice pilot program: City says arterial roads expected to be cleared by Friday
The City of Red Deer says they're currently working on removing snow and ice slabs from streets, with arterial roads expected to be cleared by Friday morning. The city saw its first significant snowfa...
Oct 25, 2023
Red Deer BMXer Molly Simpson wins silver medal at first Pan American Games
Local world champion BMX racer Molly Simpson has now added a Pan American Games medal to her belt. The 20-year-old Red Deerian just returned home with a silver medal after spending a week in Santiago,...
Oct 25, 2023
Central Alberta sees first significant snowfall of the season
Alberta has now seen its first significant snowfall of the season with many communities recording notable snowfall amounts from Monday to Tuesday. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (E...
Oct 25, 2023
Province says strengthening health care a collaborative effort
Alberta's government and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) say they have recommitted to working together to stabilize and improve primary health care across the province. The government and the AM...
Oct 25, 2023
Telephone town hall hears growing calls for hard numbers before taking Alberta pension plan idea to referendum
EDMONTON - The panel gathering feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan is hearing renewed calls to get some hard numbers before the issue goes to a referendum.Jim Dinning's pan...
Oct 25, 2023
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, noting there are clearer signs of the economy cooling and inflation easing.However, it warns that it is prepared t...
Oct 25, 2023
Health-care standards not met at Alberta correctional centre, report finds
EDMONTON - Alberta's public interest commissioner has found what he calls "serious lapses" in medical care at a provincial correctional centre. Kevin Brezinski's investigation, responding to a whistle...
Oct 25, 2023
Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis
VANCOUVER - There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank execut...
Oct 25, 2023