Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Champagne, Freeland meet with grocery executives to discuss stabilizing prices
OTTAWA - Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains are in Ottawa this morning to meet with two federal cabinet ministers and discuss measures to stabilize grocery prices. Finance Minister Chry...
Sep 18, 2023
In the news today: Parliament resumes, with focus on housing and food prices
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Housing, food prices on agenda as MPs return MPs are returning to the House of ...
Sep 18, 2023
Trajectory for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial uncertain as third week begins
OTTAWA - Lawyers on both sides of the trial of key "Freedom Convoy" organizers are working to keep the proceedings from coming to a standstill. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are facing charges related ...
Sep 18, 2023