Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta expanding economic immigration program
The Government of Alberta said it is making it easier for in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents.The province has announced a few changes to the Alberta Advantage immigratio...
Apr 3, 2023
Alberta announces changes to driver's license system
Albertans who are looking to upgrade their driver's license can take note of a few new and upcoming changes.Effective on April 1, 2023, the Government of Alberta said eligible drivers currently in the...
Apr 3, 2023
Town of Ponoka demands more consultation after airport shut down to winter air ambulance
The Town of Ponoka sounded the alarm at this week's Alberta Municipalities (AM) meeting after their airport was closed to winter air ambulance without notice. The Town is claiming there is a lack of c...
Apr 1, 2023
Library Giving Day campaign returns to support the Red Deer Public Library
The Red Deer Public Library is raising funds through their Library Giving Day campaign to encourage local library lovers to make a gift to their local library. The one-day campaign will take place on ...
Mar 30, 2023
Calgary charity seeking one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after massive influx
CALGARY - A Calgary charity says it has found a temporary fix to a serious housing shortage an influx of Ukrainian evacuees has caused. The Centre for Newcomers is seeking 100 hosts for families or in...
Mar 29, 2023
With no end to federal deficits in sight, budget spells dismay for some economists
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals' latest budget announced new spending primarily on the clean economy and health care, but even with that relatively tight focus, the federal government is projected to co...
Mar 29, 2023
Three Hills RCMP charge male with historic sexual assaults
Central Alberta Mounties have made an arrest in connection with an alleged historic sexual assault. On June 10, 2021, Three Hills RCMP initiated an investigation after receiving a report regarding an ...
Mar 29, 2023
New Agri-Food Innovation Expo coming to Red Deer
Westerner Park and Lethbridge & District Exhibition have jointly announced on Wednesday the launch of a new event for the agri-food sector: Agri-Food Innovation Expo. The event will be held from J...
Mar 29, 2023
Horse Expo Canada returns to Red Deer April 28-30
This spring, the largest equine expo in Canada returns to Red Deer for three days.Horse Expo Canada comes to Westerner Park from April 28-30, with equine clinics, presentations, exhibitors, kid's acti...
Mar 29, 2023
Toews issues statement on the new federal budget
Alberta Finance Minister and GP-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews issued the following statement on the new federal budget:"We are continuing to analyze the federal budget closely to determine its impacts on Al...
Mar 29, 2023