Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Rebels lose 5-2 against defending WHL champion Seattle Thunderbirds
The defending WHL champion Seattle Thunderbirds proved their title on Tuesday night with a 5-2 win against the Red Deer Rebels at the Peavey Mart Centrium.The Rebels started strong in the first period...
Oct 24, 2023
Red Deerians can explore the city's naturally spooky areas this Halloween at Fort Normandeau
Red Deer has some naturally spooky places and this Halloween, residents can explore them at night.From October 27-28, the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society (WEES) will be hosting two family-fri...
Oct 24, 2023
Ladies Gala returns this weekend in Red Deer with masquerade ball theme
Ladies in Red Deer can start their Halloween weekend with a mysterious and exciting masquerade ball, all while supporting a good cause. This Friday, the Piper Creek Optimist Club is bringing back thei...
Oct 24, 2023
Fatal crash near Blackfalds claims life of Joffre man
UPDATE: 6:06 p.m., Oct. 24, 2023 On October 23, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Alberta RCMP QEII Traffic Unit out of Ponoka responded to a motor vehicle collision in the northbound lane of Highway 2...
Oct 24, 2023