Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
OTTAWA - The rash of extreme weather that has hit most parts of Canada in recent years is driving up insurance rates, as climate change is rapidly changing the risk profile in many parts of the countr...
Aug 04, 2023
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services receives mandate letter
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon calling on him to strengthen Alberta's systems to support the most vulnerable in th...
Aug 04, 2023
Red Deer's Ken Griffith runner-up at Alberta Men's Senior Championship
Red Deer Golf & Country Club's Ken Griffith finished three shots back of winning a provincial championship this week.Griffith and a few other local golfers were competing in the Alberta Men's Seni...
Aug 04, 2023
Researchers call for storm-resistant measures in provincial building codes
OTTAWA - As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for new provincial building code measures to better protect homes. Researchers with Western U...
Aug 04, 2023
Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
CALGARY - Alberta's government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk. Alberta's 2030 bid committee called the move an "unexpected decision" as the group h...
Aug 03, 2023
Registration for fall arts and recreation programming begins August 15
Red Deerians are encouraged to mark their calendars for fall program registration, happening soon. New program options are viewable Thursday, August 10, on My Activity Guide, and registration will beg...
Aug 03, 2023
Building permit values continue decrease in July
Officials with the City of Red Deer have announced that building permit values decreased in July, with 92 approved permits valued at $6 million, compared with 85 permits issued in July 2022 worth $16 ...
Aug 03, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter for Minister of Mental Health and Addiction
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams calling on him to address the mental health and addiction crisis. In her letter, government o...
Aug 03, 2023
One dead after train and vehicle collide in Leduc County near Edmonton: RCMP
LEDUC, Alta. - RCMP are now clear from the scene of a fatal collision involving a train near Edmonton Thursday morning.According to Leduc RCMP, normal traffic flow has now resumed on Highway 21.On Aug...
Aug 03, 2023
Didsbury RCMP arrest and charge male for child luring
An American man has been charged after an alleged attempt of child luring in Didsbury this week. On Aug. 1, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., Didsbury RCMP officers observed a suspicious vehicle in downt...
Aug 02, 2023