Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Neighbouring downtown businesses call for more action following vandalism spree
Several neighbouring downtown businesses are calling for more action following a recent spree of vandalism incidents to their properties. On Wednesday, the glass front door at the 52nd Street Dental C...
Feb 09, 2023
Alberta premier warns prime minister about Just Transition legislation
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's opening the door asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work collaboratively with the province on energy plans and what she says is probably the most importa...
Feb 09, 2023
Tax increase on alcohol to take effect April 2023
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The cost of liquor is set to rise in just a couple of months.Effective April 1, 2023, the Government of Canada will introduce a 6.3 per cent tax increase on alcohol products.Statist...
Feb 09, 2023
Red Deerians share stories of family facing earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye
Ezgi Sarioglu lied in bed on Sunday when they felt a sudden urge to check their phone. To their surprise, they saw numerous concerning messages from people they haven't connected with in over a decade...
Feb 09, 2023
Alberta premier to deliver update on Just Transition talks, federal health deal
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to meet today with reporters in her province for the first time in nearly a month, with questions expected on health care, Crown prosecutors and perhaps her now-viral...
Feb 09, 2023
Mayor: Clarifying City's role in decision about OPS transition
With the Province's decision to transition local overdose prevention services (OPS) from locally run services to an AHS-run mobile site, there have been many conversations occurring in our community a...
Feb 09, 2023
US says Chinese military behind vast aerial spy program
WASHINGTON (AP) - China's military is likely behind a bold aerial spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with high-altitude surveillance balloons similar to one the U....
Feb 09, 2023
Red Deer councillor apologizes for public conversation about overdose prevention site
A Red Deer city councillor has apologized following an unfortunate situation linked to an announcement this past week about Red Deer's overdose prevention site.Last Friday, the province announced it w...
Feb 08, 2023
Sylvan Lake Mounties conclude investigation of bomb threats against local school
Sylvan Lake RCMP say they have completed their investigation regarding multiple threats of a bomb against the Fox Run School. It was determined that the threat originated from a youth residing in anot...
Feb 08, 2023
Province expanding New Beginnings Bursary program to help nursing students
The Government of Alberta has announced more details of a bursary program aimed at assisting students who facing financial challenges.The New Beginnings Bursary program was initially announced in June...
Feb 08, 2023