Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Ag societies, facing tough economy, receive $7.4M boost from Alberta government
Alberta's seven regional agricultural societies are receiving a one-time cash injection of over $7 million to face challenging economic conditions and plan ahead.Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Me...
Apr 24, 2025

Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe 'whitewashing'
A former Alberta cabinet minister says an investigation called by Premier Danielle Smith's government into multimillion-dollar health contracts looks like a ``whitewashing'' exercise. Peter Guthrie, n...
Apr 24, 2025 (Peter Guthrie, Facebook)

Community rallies behind family of Josh Reimer, a local teacher who tragically passed away
The central Alberta community has shown up for the family of Josh Reimer amidst an unfathomable tragedy.Two days ago, his family's life was flipped upside down when he died in a two-vehicle collision ...
Apr 24, 2025

Blackfalds town council approves floating property tax rate for 2025
Blackfalds' town council has approved the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at a floating rate, which is determined by the increase seen in property assessments. The 2025 assessments (based on 2024) showed...
Apr 24, 2025

Optimist Club of Red Deer donates refurbished bikes to Fairview Elementary
The Optimist Club of Red Deer has donated refurbished bikes to elementary school students in the Red Deer Public School Division.In total, the Club donated 67 bikes to students and families in need wh...
Apr 24, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Guilty pleas in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
CALGARY - A commercial kitchen company in Calgary has pleaded guilty to four charges after a massive E. coli outbreak at daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill. Fueling Minds Inc. was charge...
Apr 24, 2025

Party leaders campaigning across the country as election day nears
OTTAWA - Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will deliver remarks and hold a media availability in Port Moody, ...
Apr 24, 2025

Red Deer city council explores changes to backyard suite regulations
Red Deer's city council continued to explore ways to manage the housing landscape and development in the city during its regular meeting on Apr. 22. First, council heard a progress report on Phase One...
Apr 23, 2025

19th annual Christian Mayors Prayer Breakfast goes April 29 in Red Deer
The 19th annual Central Alberta Christian Mayors Prayer Breakfast is set for April 29, at Red Deer's Pidherney Centre. Doors open at 6:15 a.m. with breakfast at 6:30, then the program runs from 7-8:45...
Apr 23, 2025

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'
OTTAWA - China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washingt...
Apr 23, 2025