Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer rental rates much higher than a year ago
Although one bedroom rental accommodations saw modest increases, on average, in Red Deer last month, rental rates remain much higher when compared to the same month last year. According to the latest ...
Jan 17, 2023
Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry
EDMONTON - The federal government has delivered nearly $10 million to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry. The federal money, expected to support 1,600 jobs, is to be augmented by another $3 m...
Jan 17, 2023
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine
Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable. The investigation comes as Red Deer County considers expandin...
Jan 17, 2023
Molly Banister Drive road extension and bridge remains in City plans after public hearing Monday
Red Deer city council had a tied vote for the removal of the potential Molly Bannister road extension and bridge across Piper Creek, resulting in the refusal of the bylaw amendment. At a Special Meeti...
Jan 16, 2023
Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn't work like the U.S.
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn't work that way. "Because we've been so influenced by the (Unit...
Jan 16, 2023
Charity ride invites central Albertans to cycle, run, or walk for a cause
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation will host Cycle for Central Alberta on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Organizers note, however, the event is not reserved for cyclists and is open to every level of ...
Jan 16, 2023
All of Canada's premiers call for bail system reform
Canada's 13 provincial and territorial leaders are coming together to demand change from the federal government.They say in a joint letter addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Ottawa must t...
Jan 16, 2023
Province announces plans to lower EMS response times
The Government of Alberta is working to address concerns around emergency medical services (EMS) response times.On Monday, January 16, 2023, the province discussed its Health Care Action Plan (HCAP) a...
Jan 16, 2023
Fog advisory issued for Red Deer and area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued another fog advisory for the Red Deer region.In effect for:Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting CreekCity of Red DeerCo. of Paintearth near Halki...
Jan 14, 2023
Mayo whips home winner in late OT for Rebels win over Canes
The Central Division's top two teams squared off in southern Alberta Saturday night, with the Red Deer Rebels coming out on the winning end of a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the Hurricanes.C...
Jan 14, 2023