Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

OTTAWA - The three main federal party leaders are focused on Ontario and British Columbia today as the election campaign heads into its final week. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is returning to Vancou...

Some high-ranking Ontario politicians and prominent health-care organizations are issuing warnings ahead of a number of protests expected to take place at hospitals across Canada today. An organizatio...

The Red Deer economic region saw a drop in its unemployment rate last month.According to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada on Friday, the region had an unemployment rate of ...

OTTAWA - Federal party leaders are back on the campaign trail after locking horns in two back-to-back leaders' debates, while Canadians started voting in advance polls. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was ea...

The federal election forum at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Thursday evening lasted about half an hour before it had to be cancelled.The reason? Even after repeated warnings, members of the audience were...

Alberta is dealing with COVID-19's fourth wave and the rising number of hospitalizations by adding supports for Home Care patients and residents in continuing care facilities.Health Minister Tyler Sha...

United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) launched its 2021 fundraising campaign on Thursday.A kick-off event was held outdoors at Carnival Cinemas."Central Alberta agencies depend on us to provide vital fund...

Chinook's Edge School Division will not enhance masking requirements for students.In a letter to parents on Wednesday afternoon, Superintendent Kurt Sacher says they rely on and follow the advice of D...

GATINEAU, Que. - The official French-language televised debate took place Wednesday night at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. Here are some key quotes from Liberals' Justin Trudeau, the Conserv...

Elections Canada needs 600 workers for important roles at Red Deer-area polling stations over the coming days leading up to the Sept. 20 federal election.Positions need to be filled ASAP for the ridin...