Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
New cell tower expected in northeast Red Deer by end of year
A new cell tower is expected to be built by the end of the year to provide better service in northeast Red Deer, according to TELUS representatives.The new cell tower will be built near the existing t...
Oct 25, 2022
Red Deer filmmaker proves disability no deal-breaker with CAFF award win
Eleven winners, including a very deserving Red Deer man, had their moment under the bright lights this weekend at the sixth annual Central Alberta Film Festival's red carpet award gala.Niek Theelen, w...
Oct 25, 2022
Broncos Soccer competing in ACAC South play-in games
Though the weather has changed from sun to snow, the Olds College Broncos soccer teams aren't ready to be done playing just yet.College officials note that both the Broncos men's and women's soccer te...
Oct 25, 2022
Freeland stresses Bank of Canada's independence after Singh criticizes rate hikes
OTTAWA - As another interest rate hike looms, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is emphasizing the Bank of Canada's independence after criticism from federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Singh sent a le...
Oct 25, 2022
Red Deer invited to meet with new Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon regarding shelter
The City of Red Deer received an invitation on Monday to meet with newly appointed Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jeremy Nixon, to discuss next steps for the future shelter.At cit...
Oct 25, 2022
House of Commons to vote on bill for dental care benefit, rental support this week
OTTAWA - A major part of the federal government's affordability plan is expected to pass final reading in the House of Commons this week, after the Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-31 through the health c...
Oct 25, 2022
Ombudsman slams military's treatment of injured reservists, rangers
OTTAWA - Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman Gregory Lick is criticizing the military's treatment of ill and injured reservists and Canadian Rangers, saying the organization is failing to address long-sta...
Oct 25, 2022
Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is cancelling a health consulting agreement involving the World Economic Forum because she doesn't want to have any ties with a group that brags ...
Oct 24, 2022
Alberta NDP pass several resolutions regarding affordability and health care at annual convention
The Alberta NDP held their 2022 Convention over the weekend, passing resolutions they say focus on making life more affordable for Albertans and fixing the health care crisis in preparation for the ne...
Oct 24, 2022
Alberta's 122,000 health-care workers insist on meeting with Health Minister
Alberta's health-care unions are coming together today to request a meeting with the Minister of Health following Premier Danielle Smith's announcement of her cabinet.Together, officials say the union...
Oct 24, 2022