Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Rising concerns over U.S. move to broaden products subject to metal tariffs
TORONTO - There's growing concern about a move by the United States to make hundreds more product categories subject to the country's 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum content. The addition of...
Aug 21, 2025

Most Air Canada domestic, international flights expected to take off Thursday
Air Canada expects most of its domestic and international routes to be back up and running Thursday after resuming operations Tuesday following the conclusion of a strike by its flight attendants. An ...
Aug 21, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Moe, federal minister to meet on China canola tariff
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is set to meet today with federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald, along with industry groups, to discuss the steep Chinese tariff on Canadian canola se...
Aug 21, 2025

Located: Brittany Payne, 29, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP announced on Monday, Sept. 9, that Brittany Payne had been located safe. The police would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Aug 20, 2025

Saputo first company to qualify for Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit
The Alberta government says Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is the first partnership to qualify for the province's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit. The government says the company did this by ...
Aug 20, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Red Deer and area
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in place for Red Deer and surrounding areas largely to the west, south, and east of the city. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), severe thun...
Aug 20, 2025

UPDATE: Located, Alexa Hudon, 21, of Red Deer
UPDATE: Aug. 21, 2025, 10:22 a.m. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the media and public for their assistance. Alexa Hudon has been located safe.
Aug 20, 2025

RCMP investigating vandalism in downtown Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in a vandalism investigation in downtown Red Deer.Mounties are looking for witnesses or anyone who may have video footage after police received rep...
Aug 20, 2025

Hodgson 'hopeful' first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says he's "hopeful" that the government will start announcing major infrastructure project approvals in the fall. In an interview with The Canadian Pres...
Aug 20, 2025

Province shifting its expense disclosure policy, again
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government says it is shifting its expense disclosure policy, again. It comes after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. E...
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