Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Extreme Cold Warning for Red Deer region
Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada have issued an Extreme Cold Warning for many parts of central Alberta. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for:Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Me...
Nov 8, 2022
Festival of Trees in need of volunteers
The 29th annual Festival of Trees in Red Deer is in need of volunteers.With the fundraising event set to open on Friday, November 25, organizers say volunteers are still needed from November 19 to 27....
Nov 8, 2022
New Alberta energy minister to keep coal moratorium, consider well clean-up breaks
EDMONTON - Alberta's new energy minister says that for now, he will maintain an order protecting the Rocky Mountains from coal development. But Peter Guthrie says his department is already working on ...
Nov 8, 2022
Alberta Opposition demands Smith revoke call for advice from COVID 'bioweapon' doc
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Danielle Smith must cancel the invitation for advice from Dr. Paul Alexander, a high-profile critic of mainstream COVID-19 science who has referred to the ...
Nov 8, 2022
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo attracts European exhibitors
It's yet another sold out show for the 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo this week, with some exhibitors seeking opportunities in Red Deer all the way from Europe due to the war's impact on the industry....
Nov 8, 2022
Red Deer operating and capital budgets released; 4.79 per cent property tax increase proposed
A property tax rate increase is being proposed for Red Deerians next year.Red Deer city administration officially handed over its proposed 2023-2024 operating and capital budgets to council during the...
Nov 8, 2022
Health ministers expect details after promise of federal funding boost
VANCOUVER - Provincial and territorial health ministers have presented a united front as they seek more federal funding, and today expect to hear more details on cash promised by their federal counter...
Nov 8, 2022
Red Deer city council approves 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
Red Deer city council approved their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on Monday, outlining their priorities and direction for administration during the course of their term.On Nov. 7, council discussed and ap...
Nov 7, 2022
Alberta Health Services expands Connect Care service across the province
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded Connect Care and made it available to all Albertans.Connect Care aims to standardize care across AHS sites and enable health records from AHS and its subsidi...
Nov 7, 2022
2022 Pro Rodeo Canada Champions Crowned
For the second time in less than 48 hours a new CFR record was established in the saddle bronc riding. But this time, the record setting performance took the rider, Zeke Thurston, to his third Canadia...
Nov 7, 2022