Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta bill proposes 'care-first' auto insurance system
The Government of Alberta is promising "better, faster, cheaper auto insurance."The Automobile Insurance Act has been introduced into the legislature.Finance Minister Nate Horner says the changes woul...
Mar 25, 2025
New Primary Care Physician compensation model launches April 1
The Alberta government's new compensation model for primary care physicians is on track to launch next month.The new model is designed to not only support physicians in their work but also enhance acc...
Mar 25, 2025
Sylvan Lake receives additional Housing Accelerator Fund grant
The Town of Sylvan Lake has been awarded a $540,000 grant from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to support new home developments.On March 18, town council approved a resolution dir...
Mar 24, 2025
Zoning bylaw changes to be considered by Red Deer city council in April
Recommendations from the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) around basement suite regulations will be considered by Red Deer's city council in April, when it receives a report on other zoning bylaw i...
Mar 24, 2025
Red Deer's Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor reports only one complaint in first year
Red Deer's city council has received its first annual report from the City's Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor, Steven Phipps. Council passed the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw in September 202...
Mar 24, 2025
Three central Alberta teams win provincial hockey gold
Three local hockey squadrons had golden weekends at their respective provincial championships.The Red Deer U15 AAA boys won gold on home ice, the U15 AA girls won the title in Lloydminster, and north ...
Mar 24, 2025
International radar partnership sparks controversy among Canadian industry
A Government of Canada announcement to develop an Arctic Over-The-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) system in partnership with the Australian government is being called a "slap in the face" by a Canadian busines...
Mar 24, 2025
Western Hockey League expanding to Penticton and Chilliwack
The Western Hockey League is coming to Penticton, B.C. starting in the 2025-26 season.The WHL made the big announcement Monday, with the bonus big news that it is initiating a franchise application pr...
Mar 24, 2025
Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed ...
Mar 24, 2025
Rebels drop regular-season finale in Edmonton
The Red Deer Rebels wrapped up the 2024-25 season on Sunday falling 4-1 to the Edmonton Oil Kings on the road.Forward Kalan Lind scored the lone goal for the Rebels and goaltender Chase Wutzke made 34...
Mar 23, 2025