Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Prairie canola producers brace for 100 per cent tariffs from China
CALGARY - Canola farmers on the Prairies are bracing for impact as China prepares to impose hefty tariffs on the industry. China is expected to enact a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and mea...
Mar 19, 2025
Statistics Canada says population rose to 41,528,680 at Jan. 1 as growth slowed
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the population grew to 41,528,680 people as of Jan. 1 as the pace of growth continued to slow after peaking in the third quarter of 2023. The total number of people was...
Mar 19, 2025
Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins
OTTAWA - Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released...
Mar 19, 2025
Innisfail Eagles lead Lacombe Generals 2-1 in NCHL Final
With their backs against the wall the Lacombe Generals picked up an important victory in the Vanberg Cup Final.On Sunday, March 16, the Generals beat the Innisfail Eagles 4-3 at the Gary Moe Auto Grou...
Mar 18, 2025
Former Rebels captain Kai Uchacz making most of opportunity after signing pro contract
Since the first time he picked up a hockey stick, the goal for Kai Uchacz has always been to one day play professional hockey.That dream became a reality this season for the former captain of the Red ...
Mar 18, 2025
Carney announces plans to boost Canada's military footprint in the Arctic
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats from adversaries such as Chi...
Mar 18, 2025
Home sales in Red Deer show promising start to 2025
Red Deer's home sales are off to a positive start in 2025, showing month-to-month growth as well as higher numbers than the same point last year.According to the latest Market Update from Central Albe...
Mar 18, 2025
Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government's temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.That marks a sizea...
Mar 18, 2025
Carney, defence minister and military chief in Iqaluit for sovereignty announcement
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Iqaluit today in a bid to reassert Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic. Carney is expected to make an announcement on strengthening security along with De...
Mar 18, 2025
Red Deer County awards tender for third phase of Airport Drive project
Red Deer County's council has awarded the rural portion of Phase Three of the Airport Drive project to Border Paving Ltd. at a tender price of $5,523,295.84 including GST. The motion to approve the co...
Mar 17, 2025