Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Red Deer RCMP stop male travelling at extreme speed
Red Deer RCMP nabbed a driver over the weekend they say was travelling at more than double the posted speed limit on a city street.On Apr. 23, 2023, at approximately 01:12 a.m., Red Deer RCMP Traffic ...
Apr 26, 2023
Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes provincial money she promised for an NHL arena project in Calgary doesn't become an election issue. She made the comment a day after she linked ...
Apr 26, 2023
Danielle Smith promises to not raise taxes if re-elected
EDMONTON, AB - Danielle Smith is making a promise to Albertans if re-elected in the upcoming provincial election. The United Conversative Party (UCP) leader has signed a No Tax Hike Guarantee, a pledg...
Apr 26, 2023
Minister warns impact of federal workers' strike on services is increasingly severe
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is warning on the eighth day of a public-sector strike that disruptions to important services are getting more and more severe. Fraser told reporters this mor...
Apr 26, 2023
Rebels season comes to an end after Game 7 loss to Blades
In a do-or-die game, the Red Deer Rebels' season came to an end Tuesday night with a 5-2 loss against the Saskatoon Blades at the SaskTel Centre. Although the Rebels led the second round WHL playoff s...
Apr 25, 2023
New middle school in Penhold expected to be completed by September 2025
A new middle school in the Town of Penhold is expected to be built by September 2025. Provincial ministers, teachers and students gathered at the Penhold Elementary School (1500 Fleming) on Tuesday to...
Apr 25, 2023
Province increasing supports for victims of domestic violence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it is increasing funding for a variety of programs that help domestic violence victims. It will provide an additional $1.6 million to support prevention...
Apr 25, 2023