Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...
Nov 29, 2022
BUDGET: Over $1 million proposed investment per year for Strategic Plan roll-out
The first and main resolutions proposed by administration at Red Deer's 2023-2024 budget deliberations on Monday related to the future of the Strategic Plan. However, many councillors voiced confusion...
Nov 29, 2022
Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests
Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to wi...
Nov 29, 2022
New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms
OTTAWA - Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a national ban on such items that will take effect next month, new statistics show. The Can...
Nov 29, 2022
Canadian agriculture groups hope new Indo-Pacific strategy leads to trade deals
OTTAWA - Agriculture commodity groups are applauding the Liberal government's long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy and hoping it will lead to more, and better, free trade deals. The strategy, announced ...
Nov 29, 2022
RDP Athletics announces Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics has announced its Fas Gas RDP Athletes of the Week. 1. Frankie Santini Hometown: West Vancouver, BC - Justice Studies (2nd year) Libero Frankie Santini was a crucial acq...
Nov 28, 2022
More details on Alberta's proposed inflation relief measures
The Government of Alberta is expanding on last week's announcement of measures aimed at tackling inflation. Premier Danielle Smith announced the proposed Inflation Relief Act on November 22, 2022. If ...
Nov 28, 2022
Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rolling back on a promise to introduce legislation this fall that would have outlawed restrictions on people not vaccinated against COVID-19. Governmen...
Nov 28, 2022
UCP and NDP announce priorities heading into new legislative session
The fourth sitting of the 30th Alberta Legislature starts tomorrow, and both the United Conservative and New Democratic's have announced their intentions heading into the Fall Session.UCPUCP House Lea...
Nov 28, 2022
Red Deer RCMP investigating firearms complaint in Highland Green
Local Mounties are looking for suspects following an alleged firearms incident in Red Deer's Highland Green neighbourhood early Sunday morning.On November 27, 2022, at 4:20 a.m., Red Deer RCMP receive...
Nov 27, 2022