Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
PSAC says tentative agreement reached with Treasury Board for 120,000 workers
OTTAWA - The Public Service Alliance of Canada has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Treasury Board covering more than 120,000 federal government workers across the country. The national...
May 1, 2023
Immigration Minister announces Sudanese nationals can extend stay in Canada
The federal government has announced new special measures for Sudanese nationals who are in Canada.Sudanese nationals can now extend their stay, this with the ongoing violence taking place in the east...
Apr 29, 2023
Alberta's two main political rivals have baggage to shed ahead of May 29 election
EDMONTON - Alberta's two main provincial political party leaders are set to duel for the province's highest office starting Monday in a campaign that for both could be a case of win or go home. A win ...
Apr 29, 2023
Day of Mourning: Red Deerian shares journey of vision loss from workplace injury
Mourning does not only pertain to those who have passed but also for the loss of a life once always known. Barry Weatherall shared his journey to Red Deerians on Friday of when he lost his eyesight ne...
Apr 28, 2023
Horse Expo Canada's second visit to Red Deer begins Friday
The Horse Expo begins this Friday for its second visit in Red Deer and there truly is, something for everyone. From April 28-30, the largest equine trade show in Western Canada will host a variety of ...
Apr 27, 2023 Horse Expo Canada 2022 (Krystina Lynn Photography)
After heartbreaking end to season, Rebels look to what's on horizon
On the heels of a crushing defeat to the Saskatoon Blades in the second round of the WHL Playoffs this week, Red Deer Rebels players and Head Coach Steve Konowalchuk faced the media Thursday. READ MOR...
Apr 27, 2023
Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 passes
OTTAWA - A federal bill that will force digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube to contribute financially to Canadian content is on the cusp of becoming law. The Liberals' online streaming bill pas...
Apr 27, 2023
Public hearing set for next phase in Red Deer County's broadband internet project
Red Deer County is moving forward on establishing a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC) for their broadband internet project. At their meeting on April 18, council approved a request to set a pub...
Apr 27, 2023
Important piece lacking, firefighters say, with Alberta's expansion of presumptive cancer coverage
Expanded cancer coverage for firefighters is welcome news, but there's something lacking, advocates say.The province announced this month it's increasing presumptive cancer coverage for all firefighte...
Apr 27, 2023
Blackfalds fire crews dealing with grass fires Wednesday
Officials with the Blackfalds Fire Department are confirming Wednesday's grass fires were likely caused by a passing train along with the combination of dry and windy conditions currently being seen t...
Apr 26, 2023