Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta's Energy Minister opposed to so-called "windfall tax"
CALGARY - As governments around the world grapple with how best to assist citizens with the rising cost of living, Alberta's energy minister is warning that anything resembling the U.K.'s so-called "w...
Jun 9, 2022
BoC set to outline financial system risks and vulnerabilities as inflation weighs
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will outline what it sees as the key vulnerabilities and risks to Canada's financial system later this morning. The central bank's annual financial system review comes as d...
Jun 9, 2022
Red Deer family who lost son, raising awareness about Batten Disease
A central Alberta family is hoping to raise awareness about a little-known disease which tragically took the life of their son in 2021.Daniel Brown passed away in January last year from Batten Disease...
Jun 8, 2022
Conservatives say leadership vote won't be delayed after 'many new members' signed up
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership chair Ian Brodie says he doesn't see any scenario in which the race could be delayed, even as party faithful fret over the long wait to certify memberships. Brodie say...
Jun 8, 2022
Troubled Monk to mark seven years with annual charity run
Troubled Monk, one of Red Deer's foremost breweries, is celebrating seven years this weekend with its annual charity run.The event goes June 11, with 5 km and 10 km options starting at 10 a.m.All proc...
Jun 8, 2022
Red Deer mayor brings home energy initiative ideas after attending national conference
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston says he has learned about some potential new energy initiatives at this year's Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show.Held in Regina, ...
Jun 8, 2022
Inaugural Blue Skies Bicycle Ride this weekend
June 8, 2022 is Clean Air Day, an annual, international day to recognize how important good air quality is to our health, environment, and the economy. As a result, officials with Sundre-based Parklan...
Jun 8, 2022
Province investing in career-based learning for students
Alberta's government says high school students will now have access to more learning experiences to make meaningful transitions to post-secondary education or the workplace.Up to $4 million in dual cr...
Jun 8, 2022
UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith says Alberta should assert its autonomy like Quebec
Danielle Smith, candidate for the UCP nomination in Livingstone-McLeod, and leadership candidate for the United Conservative Party, says the province must become more independent from the federal gove...
Jun 7, 2022
Input opportunities continue for Red Deer's permanent shelter
Officials with the City of Red Deer say residents and community partners still have an opportunity to provide input on the permanent shelter site criteria, and additional areas of the project. The fol...
Jun 7, 2022