Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
AHS to no longer require COVID-19 immunization as condition of employment
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is rescinding its Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy, effective July 18, meaning AHS healthcare workers will no longer be required to be immunized for COVID-19 a...
Jul 18, 2022
Alberta opposes federal government's plan to further reduce emissions
The Alberta government says it will not accept any plans from the federal government that will interfere with Alberta's "constitutionally protected ability to develop its resources."In a joint email r...
Jul 18, 2022
Road closures/transit disruptions during Westerner Days parade
The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition parade will take place in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday, July 20, resulting in multiple road closures and traffic detours, along with transit disruptions. Cit...
Jul 18, 2022
Building permits drastically down from June to June, but up this year
Values of building permits in Red Deer last month dropped, the municipality says.In June, there were 74 approved permits worth a combined $10.9 million. In June 2021, there were 166 permits worth $27 ...
Jul 18, 2022
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King granted bail
OTTAWA - Pat King, an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for three weeks last winter, has been granted bail. The decision was delivered in an Ottawa courtroom Monday by S...
Jul 18, 2022
Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service Monday morning
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 18 due to a gap in physician coverage. The Service will resume operations from 3 p.m. until 10...
Jul 18, 2022
Catholic dioceses failed in past to raise money promised to survivors. Will they now?
OTTAWA - When 48 Catholic church entities signed on to fundraise $25 million for survivors under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, it was spelled out they would do so through their ...
Jul 18, 2022
Feds propose to cap oil, gas emissions using industry-specific carbon pricing system
OTTAWA - The federal government is proposing to use an industry-specific cap-and-trade system or a modified carbon pricing system to set a ceiling for emissions from the oil and gas sector and drive t...
Jul 17, 2022
Mural series celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ community unveiled in downtown Red Deer
Vicki Finlay used to stand on the corner of 51 Street and (Little) Gaetz Avenue, envisioning a more colourful space; one that celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ people.It's also the corner of her shop, Junktiques, w...
Jul 16, 2022
Retired police and military dogs receiving help from Ned's Wish
An organization with strong ties to Red Deer, and which helps Canada's retired police and military dogs, was the beneficiary of a pancake breakfast and raffle fundraiser Saturday morning.Ned's Wish wa...
Jul 16, 2022