Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Stats Canada: Red Deer sees largest international migration growth in 20 years
Last year, Red Deer's population saw its largest growth of international migration in 20 years, according to Statistics Canada.The newly released data shows annual demographic estimates for census met...
Jan 11, 2023
Red Deer County writes off $2.3 million in unpaid oil and gas taxes; total now $8 million
Another $2.3 million has been written off in Red Deer County's municipal property taxes by oil and gas companies in 2022.At Tuesday's meeting, council unanimously approved a bad debt expense for 2022 ...
Jan 11, 2023
Nurses report patient safety concerns daily at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
According to the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA), patient safety concerns are being identified and reported by nurses at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) each day due to the continuing cri...
Jan 11, 2023
Alberta Opposition NDP calls for public input on plan to subsidize well cleanup
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition wants public consultations on a government plan that would subsidize oil and gas companies to fulfil legal commitments to clean up old wells, a major propo...
Jan 11, 2023
Three Hills RCMP advise of poor driving conditions, Fog Advisory remains in place
Three Hills RCMP are advising of poor driving conditions in the area surrounding Three Hills.Mounties say visibility is hampered due to thick fog, as well, the roads are reported to be very icy. Earli...
Jan 11, 2023
Air Canada says U.S. travel problems due to FAA order affecting transborder flights
TORONTO - Air Canada is warning travellers check their flights before heading to the airport as troubles caused by a key computer outage at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration caused delays. The ...
Jan 11, 2023
Trudeau meets with Mexico's president on final day of North American summit
MEXICO CITY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to meet one-on-one with Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador today as he wraps up his time at the North American Leaders' Summit. Trudeau begins t...
Jan 11, 2023
Fog advisory remains in effect for Red Deer region
A fog advisory remains in place for the Red Deer region as of late Tuesday afternoon.It is in effect for the following areas:Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting CreekCity of Red DeerCo. of Paintearth ...
Jan 10, 2023
Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith won't commit to using Alberta's controversial sovereignty act to rebut looming federal "just transition" legislation, which she calls an existential threat to her pro...
Jan 10, 2023
Ukrainian refugees receive warm welcome at Rotary Club meeting
Over 100 people, including dozens of Ukrainians who've fled the war in their country, gathered at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer Monday to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas.Also know...
Jan 10, 2023