Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Property owners in Penhold will see an overall 4.0 per cent increase in property taxes this year.The 4.0 per cent is comprised of a 2.02 per cent hike in the municipal tax, and a 1.98 per cent increas...

Residents and visitors to Sylvan Lake are being urged to use great caution due to the dry spring conditions, which are pushing the fire danger risk ever higher.According to AlbertaFireBans.ca, the tow...

The ruling United Conservatives proposed legislation on Thursday changing how elections and city halls will operate from 2025 onwards, pending approval. READ: Alberta proposes councillor removal power...

Premier Danielle Smith and guest speaker Chad Reyes spoke to Red Deerians about roles, identity, and current policies on Thursday at the 18th annual Christian Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Organized by Su...

The spring and summer tourism season is upon us here in Alberta, and there are many folks excited about what it can yield for the region and province.That includes Jesse Smith, CEO at Tourism Red Deer...

Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Cole, known for his "Oh baby!" catchphrase, called some of the most iconic games in hockey as part of ...

The Alberta government will this afternoon reveal legislation they say will strengthen local elections and governance.Municipal affairs minister Ric McIver will introduce the legislation around 3 p.m....

Red Deer Emergency Services is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region. Officials say Red Deer's current fire danger risk is Very High, as determined by ...

BALTIMORE (AP) - The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ...

EDMONTON - Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Los Angeles Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday. Ko...