Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
City council to discuss 12 potential shelter sites in closed meeting
Red Deer city council will be presented with a list of potential shelter sites at its meeting this Monday, Aug. 15.The shelter site saga has been ongoing for years now, but fortunately with the help o...
Aug 13, 2022
Voting deadline looms in race to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta UCP leader, premier
It's deadline day to buy $10 Alberta United Conservative Party (UCP) memberships to vote for the next leader and premier.The party is accepting drop-offs until 5:00 p.m. and online memberships until m...
Aug 12, 2022
"Ride for Dad" this Saturday for prostate cancer research
Roughly 1 in 8 Canadian men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the most recent data by the Canadian Cancer Society.Red Deer will be hosting its fourth Motorcycle Ride for...
Aug 12, 2022