Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
City says Red Deer Transit ridership on the rise
According to City administration, Red Deer Transit ridership is trending upward for conventional and action buses. A report was shared with city council at their regular meeting on Monday stating that...
May 2, 2023
Red Deer city council approves 10 recommendations for housing asset development
Red Deer city council unanimously supported 10 recommendations with the goal to increase permanent supportive housing in Red Deer At their regular meeting on Monday, council approved actions municipal...
May 1, 2023
Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
TORONTO - Legendary Canadian folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has died at age 84. Victoria Lord, a representative for the family, says the musician behind classic Canadian ballads "Early Mornin...
May 1, 2023
Fire Ban in effect for the city of Red Deer
Effective immediately, The City of Red Deer has issued a full city-wide Fire Ban, due to dry conditions and high temperatures. City officials say a Fire Ban is initiated when conditions as per the Alb...
May 1, 2023
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won't say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 cour...
May 1, 2023
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...
May 1, 2023
A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades
EDMONTON - Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political la...
May 1, 2023
Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign
EDMONTON - The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks. Here's a look at what are expected...
May 1, 2023
Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley
EDMONTON - Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971. Pre-Politi...
May 1, 2023
UCP promising to reduce taxes as election campaign officially gets underway
The writ has officially been issued for a provincial election on May 29th. Alberta's chief electoral officer, Glen Resler confirmed the news this morning. On this first official day of the campaign, t...
May 1, 2023