Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Two federal party leaders in Saskatchewan today as campaign nears halfway point
OTTAWA - The Liberal and NDP leaders will take their campaigns to Saskatchewan today as the federal election race nears the halfway mark. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is set to make an announcement and sp...
Apr 09, 2025
AUPE members rally outside Optima Living Aspen Ridge
A group of approximately 30-40 Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) members held a rally in Red Deer Tuesday afternoon in hopes of reaching a deal on a new contract with their employer.For a l...
Apr 08, 2025
Reaction mixed as UCP proposing choice of police force for municipalities
The Government of Alberta is proposing amendments which it says would ensure the province's evolving safety needs are met by giving municipalities choice in policing.Bill 49, or the Public Safety Stat...
Apr 08, 2025
Fibre optic installation work happening in Red Deer through 2025 & 2026
Work to install fibre optics in Red Deer is beginning, the municipality advised this week.F3 Networks Canada Inc. (F3) is partering with Telus to bring fibre optic services to more homes and businesse...
Apr 08, 2025
United Way Central Alberta raises $1.7 million in 2024
United Way Central Alberta raised $1.7 million in 2024, it was announced at a celebration on Monday night.The total surpasses that of 2023, with funds used to strengthen partner agencies delivering vi...
Apr 08, 2025
Party leaders in Western Canada today as federal election campaign continues
OTTAWA - The top three federal party leaders will all be in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m. before he makes ...
Apr 08, 2025
HotSpot parking system successful in Red Deer, though challenges remain
Although the initial overhaul took some time to adjust to, the City of Red Deer's administration reports the new downtown parking system, implemented about two years ago, has been a financial benefit ...
Apr 07, 2025
UCP announce new funding model for acute care, critics say it's another step in wrong direction
With Acute Care Alberta now quite operational, the UCP shared Monday a new funding model for acute care is coming into play.The government claims its new model will increase accountability, efficiency...
Apr 07, 2025
Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump
Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conservative woman."Carney ...
Apr 07, 2025
Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conserva...
Apr 07, 2025