Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Hundreds of Red Deerians flock to Sorensen Station for sale of city's downtown parking meters
Red Deer's Sorensen Station was jam-packed on Wednesday, but not with transit riders. Instead, over 500 people were lined up to get their hands on a limited supply of the city's old parking metres.Fol...
Oct 18, 2023
Alberta government announces new funding to help businesses reduce energy costs
The Alberta government has announced a $40 million investment geared towards helping small and medium-sized businesses find new ways to lower emissions, reduce energy costs and grow the economy.Provin...
Oct 18, 2023
RDP gets $600,000 to help internationally trained nurses obtain Canadian certification
Red Deer Polytechnic is receiving $600,000 from the provincial government to fund 135 seats in nurse bridging programs.RDP's programming is in partnership with NorQuest College.The funding is part of ...
Oct 18, 2023
Province taking immediate action to improve access to primary health care in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta is making changes aimed at making it easier for family doctors and caregivers to see more patients. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says $57 million will be spent over the next thr...
Oct 18, 2023
Energy Innovation Fair goes Oct. 21 at Red Deer Polytechnic
This weekend, Red Deer Polytechnic is playing host to the Energy Innovation Fair, put on by local company Sol Invictus Energy Services, as well as ReThink Red Deer.The full-day event is dedicated to s...
Oct 18, 2023
Blackfalds adds electric Mustang to peace officer fleet
The Town of Blackfalds has purchased a new electric vehicle for its peace officer fleet.The vehicle, paid for through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) grant, is a Ford Mustang Mach-E...
Oct 18, 2023
Trudeau chides Smith for pension exit debate, promises to defend stability of CPP
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal government would fight any actions that threaten the stability of the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservativ...
Oct 18, 2023
Canadian man with relatives in Gaza says his loved ones are starving, need water
An Ontario man says his father and other relatives are on the brink of starvation in Gaza and violence has broken out during scrambles for scarce essential supplies. Moayed Salim says his 66-year-old-...
Oct 18, 2023
Caribbean leaders meeting in Ottawa to talk climate, trade and instability in Haiti
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeauhas welcomed a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean to Ottawa, as part of a two-day summit aimed at forming closer ties with Canada. The Caribbean Community in...
Oct 18, 2023
Criminal trial of convoy organizers moves from resident to police testimony
OTTAWA - A police liaison officer who communicated directly with "Freedom Convoy" protesters during the winter 2022 demonstrations is expected to testify today in the criminal trial of two of its orga...
Oct 18, 2023