Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
U.S. to require all inbound foreign air passengers to get COVID test the day before
WASHINGTON - By early next week, Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their departure. U.S. Pre...
Dec 02, 2021
Two-year extension for Red Deer's temporary shelter back on the table
Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated that a site for a permanent shelter had been determined, as per a City of Red Deer media release. The City informed media Thursday morning that t...
Dec 01, 2021
Alberta expanding third COVID doses for adults aged 60 and up
The Alberta Government announced Wednesday that COVID-19 booster doses will be available to adults aged 60 and older starting Monday, December 6.READ MORE: COVID STATS FOR DEC. 1, 2021Those wanting to...
Dec 01, 2021
Red Deer County council briefs
A number of local non-profits stand to benefit from several grant applications approved by Red Deer County council on Tuesday.Marking the 15th year of the Capital Assistance Grants program, council ap...
Dec 01, 2021
WATCH: Health Minister to discuss vaccine rollout at 3:30
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the province's vaccine rollout.It is scheduled to begin at 3:30, and it can be watched below:No other ...
Dec 01, 2021
Report: Alberta STBBI cases declined in 2020, more testing awareness needed
Published on World AIDS Day, a new report shows 23,029 new cases of Sexually Transmitted Blood-Borne Infections (STBBIs) were identified in Alberta last year.They included:-14,110 of chlamydia -4,893 ...
Dec 01, 2021
Ottawa, provinces mull expansion of COVID-19 tests for arriving American travellers
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says it's too early to say whether Canada's latest requirement to test arriving air travellers for COVID-19 will be extended to include those coming from the ...
Dec 01, 2021
Rimbey RCMP investigate fatal collision in Ponoka County
Rimbey RCMP are investigating the cause of a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Ponoka County man Tuesday morning. On Nov. 30, at approximately 11:17 a.m., Rimbey RCMP with the assistance of Ponok...
Nov 30, 2021
Red Deer Public School Board trustees approve temporary COVID-19 Policy
The Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public Schools has approved a temporary COVID-19 Policy regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.The approval came during a special board meeting on Nov. 29, in a...
Nov 30, 2021
Council approves 2022 budget adjustments
Following an eight hour Multi-Year Budget meeting, Red Deer city council approved the 2022, or year two, capital and operating budgets, with adjustments, Monday evening. The 12 recommendations, driven...
Nov 30, 2021