Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta premier rolls back part of government's media-question restriction policy
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is reversing part of her government's new media-question restriction policy but says she will continue to limit queries in order to provide more answers. Smit...
Apr 18, 2023
Man charged following dangerous driving complaints in Red Deer
A Red Deer man faces a laundry list of charges following a motor vehicle collision in the city this week.RCMP say it was just before 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 16 when they received several complaints in...
Apr 18, 2023
Four Rebels ranked by NHL Central Scouting, Red Deer's Nate Danielson surges
Four Red Deer Rebels have made NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of 2023 NHL Draft.Their rankings below are among North American skaters:Kalan Kind (F, '05) - 39th (43GP, 16G, 28A)Kai Uchacz...
Apr 18, 2023
Province investing $6 Million for Indigenous and Municipal Police Transition Study Grants
Alberta's government is investing in increased community safety by providing $6 million over two years for Indigenous and Municipal Police Transition Study Grants. The grants would provide Indigenous ...
Apr 18, 2023
Here's what the looming public-service strike would look like for hybrid workers
OTTAWA - Canada's federal public servants will need to show up at the picket line for four hours each day if they go on strike - even if their union has been trying to negotiate permanent work-from-ho...
Apr 18, 2023
Canada's premiers set to meet with police chiefs over public safety risks
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers will meet with the association representing police chiefs this week over the concern of a recent spike in violence across the country. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, wh...
Apr 18, 2023
Danielle Smith commits to $10 per day daycare by 2026
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Premier Danielle Smith has declared that, under a re-elected United Conservative Party (UCP) government, Alberta would continue along the path to providing $10 per day childcare.Durin...
Apr 18, 2023
Thousands of Canadians missed out on federal housing and dental benefits: report
OTTAWA - A new report says hundreds of thousands of Canadians may have missed out on government money intended to help with the rising cost of living because the housing and dental benefits rolled out...
Apr 18, 2023
Red Deer city council approves Westerner Exhibition Association Loan Bylaw; financial aids
Red Deer city council has agreed to help the Westerner Exhibition Association (WEA) regain financial sustainability in order to meet existing loan agreement timelines.At their meeting on Monday, counc...
Apr 17, 2023
Red Deer city council approves property and Business Improvement Area tax rates bylaws
Red Deer city council approved the tax rate bylaws for annual properties and the Business Improvement Area (BIA) tax, which funds the Downtown Business Association (DBA).At their meeting on Monday, co...
Apr 17, 2023