Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Councillor Lawrence Lee puts out call for better telecommunication services in Red Deer
Councillor Lawrence Lee put out a call for better telecommunication services in Red Deer at council's latest meeting on Monday.While not a resident himself of an area with poor service, he said he was...
Aug 16, 2022
Alberta promises more officers for rural municipalities with provincial police plan
CALGARY - The Alberta government continues to make its case for a provincial police force, saying it would add hundreds of front-line officers to small detachments.The United Conservative government o...
Aug 16, 2022
2022 home sales in Red Deer still outpacing last year
Red Deer home sales were slightly lower in July when compared to the month before, but still higher than the same month last year.According to the latest stats from Central Alberta Realtors Associatio...
Aug 16, 2022
Additional photos released of suspect vehicle in fatal hit and run near Red Deer
Blackfalds RCMP continue to investigate the tragic hit and run collision that occurred on July 6, 2022, south of 40 Ave at McKenzie Road, that left a 45-year-old cyclist deceased . READ MORE: Mother o...
Aug 16, 2022
UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews shares in Red Deer his plan to "Strengthen Alberta"
United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate Travis Toews spoke to central Albertans Monday night to answer the question, "how do we go forward" as a united party. Toews was the last candidate...
Aug 16, 2022
Statistics Canada to release July inflation reading this morning
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is expected to release July's inflation data this morning. Economists believe the inflation rate may have already peaked given the recent drop in gas prices, which fuelled M...
Aug 16, 2022
Province announces new campaign to bring skilled workers to Alberta
The Government of Alberta has unveiled a new talent recruitment plan targeting skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver.The campaign is titled 'Alberta is Calling' and aims to attract more professio...
Aug 15, 2022
Kenney calls Alberta sovereignty act idea backed by UCP leadership candidate 'nuts'
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has so far declined to pick a favourite in the race to succeed him, but when asked to comment on a prominent platform plank of one of the leading candidates, re...
Aug 15, 2022
Red Deer rental rates continue upward trend
Rental rates continued their upward trend in Red Deer last month.According to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca, the average rent for a one-bedroom unit in Red Deer in July was $1,102, u...
Aug 15, 2022
Ghosts of the Past Walking Tour takes participants back in time
Ghosts of Red Deer's past pepper the city's downtown sidewalks in the form of statues.However, a walking tour from the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) isn't meant to be overly spectral or spooky...
Aug 13, 2022