Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer city council adopts new Code of Conduct Bylaw
Red Deer city council adopted a new Code of Conduct Bylaw on Monday. Following a series of amendments at their regular meeting, council passed second and third reading of the bylaw, which includes a r...
Sep 19, 2023
Randy Hillier back in court seeking location change for 'Freedom Convoy' jury trial
OTTAWA - Former Ontario MPP Randy Hillier, who is facing charges in connection with last year's "Freedom Convoy," is seeking for a second time to move his jury trial away from Ottawa. Hillier's lawyer...
Sep 19, 2023
Maskwacis RCMP investigating fatal pedestrian collision on Hwy 2A
RCMP in Maskwacis are investigating a fatal collision on Hwy 2A, north of Maskwacis Townsite.At approximately 9:35 p.m., September 18, 2023, Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a pedestrian collision ...
Sep 19, 2023
Court expected to hear city's perspective of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected to hear the city's perspective on the controversial protest as Ottawa's emergency manager takes the stand. Kim Ayotte oversaw...
Sep 19, 2023
Red Deer approves new incentive grant for permanent supportive housing; contingent on federal grant
Red Deer city council approved the creation of a new municipal incentive grant for permanent supportive housing; on the condition they receive a grant by the federal government. At their regular meeti...
Sep 18, 2023
Red Deer to host 2023 Western Hockey League Cup
The Western Hockey League, in partnership with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan and Hockey Manitoba, announced today that the City of Red Deer will serve as the host for the 2023 WHL Cup...
Sep 18, 2023
Red Deer RCMP respond to fatal hit and run
UPDATED: Sept. 19, 11:15 amOn Sept. 17, 2023 at 9:07 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to 4217 50 Ave. to assist with a pedestrian collision. RCMP continue their investigation with the assistance of the...
Sep 18, 2023
HotSpot parking system launches today in Red Deer
HotSpot has launched as Red Deer's new downtown parking system. Parking meters and older pay stations are no longer in service, so customers will now need to use a free mobile app, described as a fast...
Sep 18, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta border blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski has been sentenced to 60 days jail for his role in protests against COVID-19 public health measures that blocked Alberta's main Canada-U.S. border cr...
Sep 18, 2023
Undo Line 5 shutdown order, federal government's filing urges U.S. appeals court
WASHINGTON - Ottawa is urging a U.S. appeals court to reverse a Wisconsin judge's order that threatens to shut down the Line 5 cross-border pipeline by June 2026. Forcing a shutdown would violate Cana...
Sep 18, 2023