Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
E3 Lithium receives provincial funding to commercialize extraction technology
Due to a rising global demand for lithium, the Government of Alberta is providing Calgary-based E3 Lithium with $5 million through the industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TI...
Aug 15, 2024
New Edmonton Elks owner says classic 'Double E' logo to drive the team's branding
EDMONTON - The new owner of the Edmonton Elks wouldn't say whether the CFL team is in line for a rebranding, but he said the classic ``Double E'' logo will be more prevalent in the future. Alberta bus...
Aug 15, 2024
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber's lawyers to make final arguments
OTTAWA - The criminal mischief trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is prepared to hear final arguments from the defence today. The Crown alleges Tamara Lich and Chris Barber worked in c...
Aug 15, 2024
Parks Canada says Jasper townsite reopens Friday, but only to residents for now
JASPER, AB - Officials say the plan to reopen the fire-ravaged Jasper townsite will go ahead Friday as planned, but only to residents for now.Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says they are acting on conce...
Aug 14, 2024
Alberta government updates Drought Response Plan
The Government of Alberta has released an updated Drought Response Plan that classifies drought stages by river basin.While an initial Drought Response Plan was released in May of 2024, officials say ...
Aug 14, 2024
Red Deer's Rebecca Smith reflects on Paris Olympics, her final games
The 2024 Olympic Games have come to a close, and Red Deer swimmer Rebecca Smith is back home after placing 24th in the 100 metre butterfly race. Smith finished her heat with a time of 58.85 on day one...
Aug 14, 2024 (Supplied/Ian MacNicol)
Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence officially designated as a Municipal Historic Resource
Lacombe city council has officially designated the Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource under the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act. "The Lacombe Nurseries L...
Aug 14, 2024 (City of Lacombe)
Lacombe council approves Land Use Bylaw Red Tape Reduction Strategy
Lacombe city council has endorsed a Planning and Development strategy for bringing forward future Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendments, which pledges to reduce red tape, improve efficiency, and encourage i...
Aug 14, 2024 (City of Lacombe)
Officials to announce details for 'phased re-entry' of Jasper after wildfire
Residents of Jasper, Alta., are to learn further details today about the plan to allow them to return home three weeks after a massive wildfire forced them to flee. Mayor Richard Ireland and field uni...
Aug 14, 2024
Air quality advisory issued for Red Deer area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality advisory for the Red Deer area (and other parts of Alberta) due to wildfire smoke.There is poor air quality and reduced visibilit...
Aug 14, 2024