Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney to be featured on Canada Post stamp
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be featured on a stamp as part of Canada Post's 2025 lineup. Mulroney, who died last year, served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993. Canada Post sa...
Mar 17, 2025
Red Deer RCMP arrest alleged armed robbery suspect
Red Deer RCMP have arrested an individual in connection to an alleged armed robbery attempt that took place in December 2024. At about 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 22, 2024, Red Deer RCMP responded to a panic al...
Mar 17, 2025
Prime Minister Carney kicks off international trip in France
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises. Making opening remarks in Paris before a meeting with ...
Mar 17, 2025
Jocelyn Peterman set to compete at 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
Former Red Deerian Jocelyn Peterman and her partner Brett Gallant will compete at the 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Summerside, P.E.I. beginning on Sunday.The pair, who now call ...
Mar 15, 2025
Measles outbreak identified in northern Alberta
The Government of Alberta is alerting the public of a measles outbreak in the northern part of the province in an effort to halt further spread of the disease.As of March 13, health officials have con...
Mar 15, 2025
Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet. Here are five things to know about the new prime minister's plans and ...
Mar 14, 2025
Winter weather not finished yet in Prairie provinces: The Weather Network
The Weather Network has issued its spring forecasts for the months March, April and May - and the Prairies may be in for winter weather a while longer.While precipitation is expected to be normal for ...
Mar 14, 2025
Here are the people making up Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has named a 24-member cabinet, a team of ministers who will lead during the coming federal election campaign. Here's a list of ministers and their portfolios: Domin...
Mar 14, 2025