Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
With strike mandate in hand, federal union expected to make an announcement Monday
OTTAWA - Canada's largest federal public service union is expected to reveal what came of last-ditch talks over the weekend after threatening the largest strike against a single employer in Canada's h...
Apr 17, 2023
Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy regulator is reconsidering a project it approved months ago after receiving a critical report on Fort Hills Energy's plan to mine oilsands from a unique carbon-storing wetl...
Apr 17, 2023
Rebels take 2-0 series lead over Blades following 5-2 win in Saskatoon
The Red Deer Rebels have taken a 2-0 best of seven series lead over the Blades following a 5-2 victory in Saskatoon Sunday night.The win puts the Rebels in a favourable position heading into Game 3 of...
Apr 16, 2023
City council preview: Trio of key items on Monday's agenda at Red Deer City Hall
Red Deer city council will debate three key items at its meetings on April 17.They include finalizing the tax rate bylaws. The tax rate was set during recent budget talks at 4.61 per cent but requires...
Apr 15, 2023
Round 2, Game 1: Rebels steal home-ice advantage with series-opening win over Blades
The second round of the WHL playoffs is officially a go, as the Red Deer Rebels topped the Saskatoon Blades in game one Friday night by a score of 3-1.If their first post-season tilt of 2023 is any in...
Apr 14, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer presents keys to four families
Red Deerian Lindsey Drake was staying at a friend's house with her two kids after her living situation snowballed into the unbearable. Living in a two bedroom house, sharing a bed with her five-year-o...
Apr 14, 2023
Teachers from two Red Deer Public Schools receive National Inclusive Education Awards
Teachers from two Red Deer Public School District institutions have been named winning recipients of the National Inclusive Education Awards. The Awards aim to honor and recognize teachers, schools an...
Apr 14, 2023
25th annual Red Deer Hospital Lottery launches with dream home in Evergreen
The 2023 Red Deer Hospital Lottery, presented by the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, is ready for lift-off.The latest campaign, which features a record high $1.126 million dream home for its 25th...
Apr 14, 2023
Red Deer declares 2023 the 'Year of the Volunteer'
The City of Red Deer has declared 2023 as the Year of the Volunteer.On Thursday, Mayor Ken Johnston made the proclamation outside City Hall alongside City staff, councillors, and volunteers from vario...
Apr 14, 2023
List of recent violent attacks on public transit in Canada
Some cities have increased police presence on public transit after a series of attacks. Here is a list of some of the high-profile acts of violence on buses, trains or around transit stops across the ...
Apr 13, 2023