Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Mild fall with fewer storms could end with abrupt wintry switch: Weather Network
The dramatic start to Canada's fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the middle of the season, the Weather Network's seasonal forecast suggests, but not before a possibly abrupt transitio...
Sep 10, 2025
Carney rallies caucus in energy heartland ahead of major projects rollout
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his hometown of Edmonton for two days of planning meetings ahead of Parliament's return next week. Carney is expected to address his fellow Liberal MPs in a...
Sep 10, 2025
Central Alberta FASD Network raises awareness on FASD Day
The Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network recognized International FASD Day on Tuesday by raising awareness, advocating, and celebrating individuals impacted by FASD.The event being ...
Sep 9, 2025
Liberal MPs meet in Edmonton to prepare for fall sitting, major projects agenda
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament. It's the first time the caucus has met since June, and the first caucus r...
Sep 9, 2025
Government urging Alberta teachers to return to bargaining table
The Alberta government is urging teachers to get back to the bargaining table to get out of an ongoing stalemate.Finance Minister Nate Horner is encouraging teachers to take a closer look at the lates...
Sep 9, 2025
Fourth annual Red Deer Service Club Week returns
The fourth annual Service Club Week kicked off in Red Deer Monday, marking the beginning of a yearly tradition where Red Deer's three Rotary clubs, as well as the Optimist and Kinsmen clubs, come toge...
Sep 9, 2025
Free Community BBQ at Sunnybrook Farm
All are invited to come and enjoy a free BBQ at beautiful Sunnybrook Farm, 2879 Botterill Crescent, this Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 from 5-7:00 p.m.. Those in attendance can enjoy the outdoors, connect...
Sep 8, 2025 RED DEER - BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ Wednesday, September 10 Sunnybrook Farm Museum 2879 Botterill Crescent 5 PM to 7 PM No Cost- Food, Rides and Fun for All! - 1
Red Deer's rent up year-over-year while most of Canada drops
Red Deer's average rent was down two per cent month-to-month in August.But it's still up 2.8 per cent from August of last year, according to the latest National Rent Report from rentals.ca.In fact, Re...
Sep 8, 2025
Sylvan Lake hosting candidate information night
The Town of Sylvan Lake is hosting a candidate information event this week. The Sept. 10, 2025 gathering is for residents who wish to learn about running for mayor or councillor in the upcoming Oct. 2...
Sep 8, 2025
Federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to cut red tape
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has found almost 500 ways to streamline regulations and cut costs through a 60-day red tape review exercise. Departments and agencies have published reports ide...
Sep 8, 2025