Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts
TORONTO - Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidi...
May 31, 2022
Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation
EDMONTON - Critics say new Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas. Last week, the United Conservatives passed a bill that...
May 31, 2022
Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says COVID-19 restrictions at the border will remain in place for at least another month. The agency made the announcement on Twitter, the day after Parliam...
May 31, 2022
National handgun freeze key feature of Liberals' new firearm-control bill
OTTAWA, ON - A national freeze on importing, buying, or selling handguns is a central feature of firearm-control legislation tabled today by the federal Liberals.The government says the bill would als...
May 30, 2022
Red Deer Polytechnic celebrates Convocation on June 3
Hundreds of Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) graduates are set to cross the stage for their Convocation later this week.The event on Friday, June 3, which represents the institution's first Convocation as R...
May 30, 2022
Plant protein sprouting new roots in Alberta
PIP International, a Canadian-based agrifood company, is celebrating the opening of a new $20-million pea-processing pilot facility in Lethbridge. In partnership with the federal government, Alberta's...
May 30, 2022
Special Olympics Red Deer to host Celebrity Breakfast
After a two-year hiatus, Special Olympics Red Deer will once again be hosting its Celebrity Breakfast on Wednesday, June 15.Organizers say this is the 14th time the event has been held to raise funds ...
May 30, 2022
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Arbour calls for major changes to military over misconduct
OTTAWA - Retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour says it is well past time for the military to scrap the traditions and ways of doing business that perpetuate a sexualized culture. The call from o...
May 30, 2022
New handgun restrictions expected in federal firearm-control bill today
OTTAWA - New measures to curb handguns are expected to be a central feature of federal legislation tabled this afternoon, the Liberal government's latest - and likely boldest - suite of proposed actio...
May 30, 2022
City opens new emergency services training centre
The new Ed Howell Emergency Services Training Tower is now open in north Red Deer.The City of Red Deer held a ribbon-cutting at the facility (4343 - 78 Street Crescent) Saturday morning.According to T...
May 28, 2022