Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Canadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: poll
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians have concerns about the state of the health-care system, particularly in Atlantic provinces where hospitals have struggled to maintain eme...
Jan 27, 2023
Functional programming near complete for hospital expansion; lots of work to go
"We're trying to let the people of Red Deer know that this isn't about commitment. We're committed; we're doing this," said Minister of Infrastructure Nathan Neudorf about the Red Deer Regional Hospit...
Jan 26, 2023
An alternative to Just Transition: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work with her to develop "Sustainable Jobs" legislation as an alternative to the proposed "Just Transition" legisla...
Jan 26, 2023
Province says natural gas rates declining in February
Officials with the Alberta government say the natural gas rebate and other supports remain in place to help consumers as natural gas rates decline in February.In Alberta, February's highest monthly de...
Jan 26, 2023
Red Deer RCMP respond to reports of male with a firearm
Local Mounties say charges are pending following an alleged firearms incident in south Red Deer over the weekend.On Jan 22, 2023, at 3:44 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a male with a han...
Jan 26, 2023
NDP says Alberta premier's prosecutor review flawed, calls for outside investigation
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's assurance of a thorough investigation into allegations of interference with Crown prosecutors is "an empty talking point" given new...
Jan 26, 2023
Alberta government pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases
Alberta's government has announced it is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through to the end of 2023.Government officials say many Albertans have expressed increased concerns...
Jan 26, 2023
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology named one of Canada's Top 10 Research Colleges
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced it has been named in the top 10 of Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges according to Research Infosource Inc. College officials say the continue...
Jan 26, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic among top 50 research polytechnics and colleges in Canada
Officials with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) have announced the institution has been ranked 38th on Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges 2022 list by Research Infosource Inc. The ranking highlights that in ...
Jan 26, 2023
Shandro takes the stand at his law society hearing
CALGARY - Alberta's justice minister has defended the actions that led to complaints against him to the Law Society of Alberta, saying he was protecting his wife and family.Tyler Shandro, who was heal...
Jan 26, 2023