Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Affordability, health care, standing up for Alberta key features of throne speech
The provincial government says Albertans will benefit from their planned efforts to address affordability, increase jobs, strengthen the economy, improve health care and stand up for Alberta's interes...
Nov 29, 2022
BUDGET: potential utilities tax increase of four per cent, among others
Red Deer city council began their 2023-24 budget deliberations on Monday with The City's financial background outlining the proposed increases in property taxes, utilities, fees and charges and the ne...
Nov 29, 2022
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