Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Newly recruited dermatologist now practising in Red Deer
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced that a newly recruited dermatologist will be practicing in Red Deer. Dr. Mary Thomas will be working out of Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and Innovation...
Oct 12, 2023 (Photo 139676818 © Chernetskaya | Dreamstime.com)
Newcomers, mayor & RDLIP share insights at 'Welcoming Red Deer' kick-off
For a community to be welcoming, newcomers must feel comfortable and respected by others, but they should also be grateful.Those were the words of one newcomer who spoke at a kick-off event Thursday f...
Oct 12, 2023
Red Deer RCMP respond to double fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 2A
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 2A this Wednesday claimed the lives of two Red Deerians. On October 11 at 2:14 p.m., Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services say they responded to a two-vehicle collision, in...
Oct 12, 2023
Oktoberfest, Opera, & Star Wars: Red Deer Symphony Orchestra returns with six unique concerts
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is back with a new six concert series for their 37th season.Claude Lapalme, RDSO's Music Director, says that each show for the 2023-24 season is unique and disti...
Oct 12, 2023
Health ministers are set to wrap up two days of meetings in Charlottetown
CHARLOTTETOWN - Federal Health Minister Mark Holland and his provincial and territorial counterparts are wrapping up two days of meetings in Prince Edward Island today. Earlier this week, Holland said...
Oct 12, 2023
Canadian police forces upping local patrols in response to Israel-Hamas war
TORONTO - Some Canadian police forces say they are increasing local patrols in response to the Israel-Hamas war while offering assurances they have not received any credible threats. Toronto police Ch...
Oct 12, 2023
Canadian military flight leaves Tel Aviv with 130 people on board: defence minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says a Royal Canadian Air Force plane has left Tel Aviv with 130 people on board. The departures board at the airport shows that flight CFC 4169 left for Athens th...
Oct 12, 2023
Single-payer pharmacare would cost billions more a year, but save economy money: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says a single-payer universal drug plan would cost the federal and provincial governments $11.2 billion in the first year, and $13.4 billion in five years. Th...
Oct 12, 2023
Ottawa locals to testify about 'Freedom Convoy' at organizers' criminal trial
OTTAWA - The court is expected to hear today from Ottawa locals who lived in the midst of the "Freedom Convoy", as part of the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris ...
Oct 12, 2023
Palestinian supporters gather in downtown Red Deer for rally
CAUTION: Some elements in this story can be disturbing to some readers. Supporters gathered in downtown Red Deer on Tuesday waving Palestinian flags, chanting "Free Palestine". Across from City Hall, ...
Oct 12, 2023