Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta reveals 2024 drought response plan with current status one step away from water emergency
The Alberta government on Thursday outlined what it would take for it to active a never-before declared water emergency under the province's 2024 drought response plan. The province is currently at th...
May 02, 2024
Owe the tax man but can't pay? Ignoring the problem will only make things worse
The tax filing deadline has come and gone, and some Canadians are now facing a significant tax bill. The Canada Revenue Agency is aware people may be struggling financially and might not have the mean...
May 02, 2024
Draisaitl scores twice, Oilers advance to second round with 4-3 win over Kings
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl scored twice, Evan Bouchard had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 Wednesday to win their first-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series...
May 01, 2024
Bird deterrent activity at various locations around Red Deer
City of Red Deer PSA -- In an effort to deter migratory birds from nesting in storage ponds at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, operators are using approved bird deterrent methods in Red Deer.Methods a...
May 01, 2024
Macklem says he doesn't think federal budget will have much of an impact on inflation
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he doesn't think the federal budget tabled last month with have much of an effect on inflation. Macklem was testifying at a Senate committee alongsid...
May 01, 2024
Lacombe County lifts fire restriction
Effective immediately, Lacombe County's Fire restriction has been lifted, thanks to the ongoing moisture conditions that have improved within the area. According to Coutny officials, their fire permit...
May 01, 2024
Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman is extending the invitation. If basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal needs to learn how to skate - for real this time - Hyman will hit the ice with him. "If Shaq wants lessons, no ...
May 01, 2024
Oil begins moving on Canada's $34B Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Smith calls it 'monumental'
Canada's energy sector as well as the country's main oil-producing province celebrated Wednesday as the long-awaited $34-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion officially came online. Crown corpora...
May 01, 2024
Alberta government reverses planned cut to aid funding for low-income transit riders
The Alberta government is reversing its plan to axe a subsidy program that helps low-income people pay for transit passes. It comes after a day of backlash from the mayors of Edmonton and Calgary. The...
May 01, 2024
Alberta begins third phase of 'Alberta is Calling' campaign
The province has launched the third phase of the Alberta is Calling campaign to attract skilled workers to Alberta.The campaign, which is now in-market in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, provide...
May 01, 2024