Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government's effort to rebuild Jasper
JASPER, ALTA. - Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the federal government's share of the work to rebuild Jasper, Alta. In July, a wildfire ...
Oct 9, 2024
Foreign affairs minister urges Canadians to leave Florida ahead of devastating storm
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canadians in Florida should leave and people planning to travel there should postpone as the state braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton. The sto...
Oct 9, 2024
Alberta announces new compensation agreement for resident physicians
The Alberta Government has reached a new compensation agreement for resident physicians. The province, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), the University of Alberta, University of Calga...
Oct 9, 2024
Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The National Weather Service says a tornado is on the ground in the lightly populated Everglades area of South Florida. The service posted a photo on the social platform X of the fu...
Oct 9, 2024
Rebels' win streak comes to a screeching halt against Vancouver
The Red Deer Rebels were dealt their first regulation loss of the season by the Vancouver Giants on Tuesday, and had their four-game win streak snapped in the process.Red Deer was riding high after th...
Oct 8, 2024
Sylvan Lake netminder named WHL Goaltender of the Week
A central Alberta junior hockey goalie has been acknowledged for his strong play on the ice last week. Victoria Royals netminder Spencer Michnik, of Sylvan Lake, has been named WHL Goaltender of the W...
Oct 8, 2024
Red Deer Symphony Orchestra rises again for new performing season
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) launches its 2024-25 season on October 19 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre with its 'We Rise Again" program.The concert will be a Classical-Canadian fusio...
Oct 8, 2024
Red Deer to conduct new homeless count Thursday as numbers rise
The City of Red Deer is conducting another 'Point in Time' (PiT) homeless count this Thursday (Oct. 10).The city says the count will take place in the evening and will be the sixth done since 2012.Coo...
Oct 8, 2024
Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report
OTTAWA - A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households. Howev...
Oct 8, 2024
Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report
OTTAWA - A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households. Howev...
Oct 8, 2024