Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta NDP claims RStar program funds UCP "cronies" over healthcare for Red Deer
During a stop in Red Deer this week, Alberta NDP Energy Critic Kathleen Ganley said that UCP Premier Danielle Smith is focused more on putting money into the hands of her "cronies" rather than local h...
Mar 08, 2023
Penhold council member scrutinized for meeting with far-right German politician
A town councillor in the central Alberta community of Penhold is under scrutiny for his attendance at a recent event in Calgary also attended by known far-right wing German politician Christine Anders...
Mar 07, 2023
Central Alberta athletes make history at 2023 Canada Winter Games
Team Alberta brought home 92 medals at this year's Canada Winter Games, ranking in fourth place, with some central Alberta athletes making history. From February 18 to March 5 in Prince Edward Island,...
Mar 07, 2023
Province introduces Alberta Firearms Act
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening Alberta's ability to regulate, administer, and advocate on behalf of firearms owners.If passed, the Alber...
Mar 07, 2023
Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities
Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the total of unpaid taxes from the oilpatch keeps rising despite the industry's boom. In a release, the group says energy companies owe towns and villages in which...
Mar 07, 2023
Alberta to bolster Apprenticeship Learning Grants with $15 million dollar investment
EDMONTON, AB - Red Deer Polytechnic is among Alberta's post-secondary institutions that stand to benefit from a funding boost announced by the province on Tuesday. The Government of Alberta has promis...
Mar 07, 2023
Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer says he, local members, disappointed Grande Prairie going to municipal police service
The head of RCMP in Alberta has issued a statement saying he and Grande Prairie detachment members are "naturally disappointed" in city council's decision to go ahead with a municipal police service. ...
Mar 07, 2023
Youth HQ moves to new location to establish Centre For Social Impact
Youth HQ has announced that the Professional Building located at 4808 50 Street in downtown Red Deer, will soon become the Centre for Social Impact. Youth HQ officials say supporters of the building s...
Mar 07, 2023
Opposition continues to push for public inquiry into foreign interference
OTTAWA - The leader of Canada's Opposition says he has little confidence the Liberal government will appoint a truly independent watchdog to investigate foreign interference. Conservative Leader Pierr...
Mar 07, 2023
Province expands mental health support funding
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Today the province announced an investment in mental health support for children and youth.In a partnership with CASA Mental Health, the province will be providing $92 million over ...
Mar 06, 2023