Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Professional Bull Riders Canada's Elite Cup Series returns to Red Deer for second consecutive year
For the second year in a row, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada's Elite Cup Series will buck into Red Deer to launch the 2023 season for the nation's premier series, the PBR Cross Country Canada C...
Nov 17, 2022
Province announces AHS reforms aimed at improving patient care
The Alberta government says immediate actions are rolling out that will lead to faster EMS times, decreased emergency room wait times and reduced surgical wait times for Albertans. Provincial official...
Nov 17, 2022
Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters
OTTAWA - Senators have passed a bill that will allow low- and middle-income families to access government money to help care for their kids' dental care, starting as early as Dec. 1. The dental benefi...
Nov 17, 2022
Rocky Mountain House RCMP issue update on suspicious Halloween candy investigation
The RCMP laboratory has completed their testing on the substance seized from a child's Halloween candy on Nov. 2, 2022, in Rocky Mountain House. Despite the initial presumptive positive test for the p...
Nov 17, 2022
Lacombe residents to see 5% tax hike, plus paving tax
Lacombe city council has approved its 2023 capital and operating budgets, as well as the 2023-32 capital plan.The capital budget comes in $10.35 million for 32 projects.The funding will be distributed...
Nov 17, 2022
International Day of Persons with Disabilities programs at Red Deer Public Library
In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, (December 3, 2022), Red Deer Public Library (RDPL) and Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD), are hosting two upcoming progra...
Nov 17, 2022
Red Deer drug court changing lives one ounce of humanity at a time
One year has passed since drug treatment court was launched in Red Deer.A celebration was held this week to recognize those in the program who've seen their life paths altered for seemingly good.Inaug...
Nov 17, 2022
Smith, Copping to speak on AHS reform plan
Alberta's premier and health minister are set to speak Thursday about the government's "Alberta Health Services reform plan," according to a news release.A news conference with Danielle Smith and Jaso...
Nov 17, 2022
The federal government 'strongly encourage' people to use masks while travelling
OTTAWA - Canada's Minister of Transportation says after a briefing with the country's top doctor, the government still strongly encourages people to wear masks on planes and trains - but stopped short...
Nov 17, 2022
Canada falling behind as electric-vehicle sales pick up around the world
OTTAWA - Electric-vehicle sales in Canada grew by more than one third in the first half of this year but they are not keeping pace with the rest of the world. A new report on global EV sales released ...
Nov 17, 2022