Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Kenney announces Fir as new Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation
Premier Jason Kenney has announced a change to his cabinet to fill the vacancy in the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. Tanya Fir will become the Minister for Jobs, Economy and Innovation whil...
Aug 26, 2022
NATO secretary-general, prime minister visit northern Alberta military base
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will be in Cold Lake, Alta., today as they wrap up a visit focused on northern defences. Yesterday they attended Oper...
Aug 26, 2022
Realignment project in Blackfalds nearing full completion
A $6 million realignment project in Blackfalds is roughly two months from full completion.Town officials say the major part of the Womacks Road and Gregg Street realignment is complete, with a new roa...
Aug 25, 2022
New logo sculpture aims to celebrate Red Deer Polytechnic's brand
An idea that started several months ago has been brought to fruition at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP). RDP officials say a logo sculpture has been installed on the Polytechnic's main campus to provide a ...
Aug 25, 2022
Alberta barley and wheat farmers to vote on amalgamation in October
This October, Alberta barley and wheat farmers will vote on whether Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) will formally amalgamate to form a single crop commission. Officials with the ...
Aug 25, 2022
Former AHS North Zone top doctor facing more charges for sexual offences involving children
The RCMP's Grande Prairie Special Investigative Unit has laid additional charges on a former AHS North Zone top doctor, who was medical lead for over 16 years.Following the initial investigation in 20...
Aug 25, 2022
Prairie provinces expected to lead in economic growth this year thanks to oil and gas
The Conference Board of Canada says the Prairie provinces will likely be the top economic performers this year - propelled by their oil and gas sectors.The not-for-profit think tank forecasts in a new...
Aug 25, 2022
Province announces new grant program for crime prevention
Alberta will provide $5.2 million in grant money over the next two years for programs and projects designed to prevent and reduce crime in the province.Groups and organizations can now apply for the A...
Aug 24, 2022
Alberta NDP liken proposed provincial police force to Red Deer's past policing review
Members of the Alberta NDP held a news conference in Red Deer on Wednesday to voice further opposition to the United Conservative Party's (UCP) plans for an Alberta Provincial Police System (APPS). In...
Aug 24, 2022
Red Deer rally against cuts to retirement care worker hours and layoffs
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) held a rally at the Revera Aspen Ridge retirement home on Tuesday against cuts to staff hours and layoffs.AUPE members and Aspen Ridge staff and reside...
Aug 24, 2022