Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Mayor Johnston and Alberta Municipalities give budget reaction
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston says this year's budget is a good news story.He's curious most of all to find out more about just how the $321 million allotted for Red Deer hospital expansion over the nex...
Mar 03, 2023
Province to increase investments in continuing care
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is highlighting its funding allocations for continuing care. As part of Budget 2023, which was unveiled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the province is set to s...
Mar 03, 2023
Evidence cannot support Alberta man's robbery convictions: Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it tossed out an Alberta man's robbery-related convictions because the verdicts were unreasonable and cannot be supported by the evidence. Shawn Metzger had b...
Mar 03, 2023
Red Deer mayor discusses possibilities in the downtown at Chamber of Commerce luncheon
His second year in office as Red Deer's mayor, Ken Johnston told members of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce to "keep an eye on what is possible" for the city at their luncheon this Wed...
Mar 02, 2023
Red Deer Sports and Outdoor Show at Westerner Park
The 55th Annual Red Deer Sports and Outdoor Show is set to take place March 3-5, 2023, Westerner Park's Exhibition Hall this weekend.Described as a key fundraiser for the Red Deer Fish and Game Associ...
Mar 02, 2023
Four central Alberta school divisions receive provincial infrastructure funding in budget
Four central Alberta school divisions will be receiving funding for various infrastructure projects in the 2023 provincial budget. The Alberta government announced on Tuesday they would be investing $...
Mar 02, 2023
Mayor, provincial leaders speak on future of hospital expansion following budget
Red Deer's mayor is awaiting more details, as is everyone, on what $321 million allotted in this week's provincial budget actually means for the expansion of Red Deer Regional Hospital.Mayor Ken Johns...
Mar 02, 2023
Rebels Christoffer Sedoff signs three-year entry-level contract with Vegas Golden Knights
Las Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, March 2, that the team has signed Red Deer Rebels defenseman Christoffer Sedoff to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sedoff ...
Mar 02, 2023 Christoffer Sedoff. (Rob Wallator)
Goaltender Taylor Tabashniuk signs with Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels have announced a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement for goaltender Taylor Tabashniuk. Team officials say Tabashniuk was selected by the Rebels in round six, 127th overall at...
Mar 02, 2023 Taylor Tabashniuk. (Red Deer Rebels)
'Our reality:' Finance minister wants review of Alberta's volatile revenue structure
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's finance minister says he would like to see a panel formed within the next year and a half to address the province's often volatile revenue structure.Travis Toews told the Calg...
Mar 02, 2023