Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Molly Banister Drive extension returns to Red Deer city council on Monday
A report regarding the extension of Molly Banister Drive across Piper Creek returns to Red Deer city council on Monday for a third time since 2019 for first reading. In the report, administration is r...
Nov 18, 2022
Central Zone records first influenza death of 2022/23 season
The Central Zone has recorded its first influenza-linked death of the season, according to data from the Government of Alberta.Alberta has now had six deaths from the flu this flu season.That's out of...
Nov 18, 2022
Sylvan Lake's new Vehicle for Hire Bylaw creates path for ridesharing companies
An updated Vehicle for Hire Bylaw should pave the way for more ridesharing opportunities to enter the Sylvan Lake market.Town council passed third reading of the bylaw this week, upgrading the one app...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta chief critical of Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous roots
EDMONTON - A First Nations leader in Alberta is questioning Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous heritage. Smith has said she has some Cherokee roots and, in 2012, declared herself as a person...
Nov 18, 2022
Red Deer County council briefs: off-highway vehicles, enforcement authority, potential seniors care facility
Red Deer County council held their meeting on November 15 discussing off-highway vehicles, expanding authority for Community Peace Officers and a land use bylaw amendment for a potential future senior...
Nov 18, 2022
'Bleakest of role models for women': Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier
EDMONTON - A leader in Alberta's health system who was fired by Premier Danielle Smith is firing back. Tony Dagnone, in an open letter, says Smith's abusive, divisive rhetoric blended with her "warped...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta treaty chiefs unite against United Conservatives' proposed sovereignty act
EDMONTON - All of Alberta's treaty chiefs have come together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith's proposed sovereignty act. The chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 - all the province's treaties - say in a st...
Nov 18, 2022
Candlelight vigil for victims of impaired driving to be held in Red Deer Saturday
Red Deer will be hosting the 30th annual candlelight vigil of Hope and Remembrance this Saturday for loved ones who've lost their lives as victims to an impaired driver. Organized by Mothers Against D...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta First Nations leaders against premier's sovereignty plans
First Nations leaders in Alberta say they stand in solidarity against Premier Danielle Smith's planned sovereignty legislation. The chiefs of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 say they will work togethe...
Nov 18, 2022
Mental Health and Addiction minister shares vision after receiving mandate letter
Alberta's new Minister of Mental Health and Addiction, Nicholas Milliken, says the UCP government's recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC) encompasses all four pillars of addressing addictions -- har...
Nov 17, 2022