Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
When heat waves strike, Environment Canada can link it to climate change - fast
TORONTO - The heat wave that gripped Eastern Canada last week brought stifling conditions, put pressure on the electricity grid and broke several temperature records as residents sweltered. While the ...
Jun 28, 2024
New Blackfalds high school complete; part of successful P3 model, says province
The Government of Alberta says construction of the new high school in Blackfalds is complete.Iron Ridge Secondary Campus, which is operated by Wolf Creek Public Schools, and was built using a public-p...
Jun 27, 2024
WestJet strike likely averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics
A possible long-weekend strike at WestJet has been averted.The federal labour minister directed the airline and mechanics into binding arbitration to resolve their dispute which is all but certain to ...
Jun 27, 2024
Alberta RCMP uncover central Alberta auto theft scheme
Three people, including one from Red Deer and another from Lacombe, are facing criminal charges in relation to a series of alleged auto thefts where the vehicle were then allegedly used in serious and...
Jun 27, 2024
Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta's new NDP leader amid party separation talks
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested today that breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the party would be a mistake. Singh is reacting after newly elected Alberta NDP Opposition Leader ...
Jun 27, 2024
Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus
Alberta has announced its final numbers for the fiscal year that ended in March, and the bottom line is a $4.3-billion surplus. Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta took in almost $75 billion in ...
Jun 27, 2024
Trial date set for Sylvan Lake man accused of attempted vehicle theft with child inside
A trial date has been set for a Sylvan Lake man accused of an attempted vehicle theft that happened to have a child inside. Rustin Goettsch, 37, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice on ...
Jun 27, 2024
Calgary renews state of emergency as crews scramble to restore water in four days
The City of Calgary has renewed its state of emergency to remind its approximately 1.6 million residents that water conservation efforts need to be taken seriously. Mayor Jyoti Gondek says Calgary is ...
Jun 27, 2024
Oilers say general manager Ken Holland will not have his contract renewed
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say general manager Ken Holland will not have his contract renewed. The Oilers announced the move in a release Thursday and called it a mutual decision between Holland a...
Jun 27, 2024
Macklin Celebrini set for NHL draft after taking road less-travelled
LAS VEGAS - Rick Celebrini and his family had a decision to make. The well-known physiotherapist in the Vancouver area, with a resume that included working alongside Canadian Olympians, basketball ico...
Jun 27, 2024