Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Oilers trail Panthers 2-0 as Stanley Cup final shifts to Edmonton for Game 3
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure as the Stanley Cup final shifts to their home arena tonight. Edmonton trails the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series for hockey's holy gr...
Jun 13, 2024
Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report
TORONTO - Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, a new report says, suggesting ratepayers and governments could other...
Jun 13, 2024
Central Alberta wind speeds hit the century mark during June 11 storm
It was wickedly gusty around central Alberta and in Red Deer on June 11, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). A weather summary issued June 12 indicates the city saw, at some poi...
Jun 12, 2024
Alberta's 'War Room' retooled under premier's office
Alberta's energy ``war room''is being retooled and brought in-house directly under Premier Danielle Smith's office. Energy Ministry Brian Jean says the Canadian Energy Centre is an important advocate ...
Jun 12, 2024
Alberta aiming to keep out zebra mussels and other invasive species in province's waterways
Alberta will soon have the highest fines in North America to help stop zebra mussels and other invasive species from entering the province and wreaking havoc. That according to the provincial governme...
Jun 12, 2024
'Serious incident involving a bear' reported in Waterton, area closure in effect
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK, AB - Parks Canada is advising that a section of a national park in southern Alberta is closed until further notice.They say there was a serious incident involving a bear ...
Jun 12, 2024
Undercover officer says accused at Coutts blockade spoke of killing police
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - An undercover officer at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says an accused confided in her that he expected to die in the standoff and planned to slit the throats of police. Th...
Jun 12, 2024
Red Deer and District Community Foundation announces new name and new look
The Red Deer and District Community Foundation (RDDCF) will become the Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB); it announced the new name, a new logo, and appointed new board members at its an...
Jun 12, 2024
'Walk the Talk' event connects Red Deer seniors and fifth-graders
Fifth-graders from St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer recently paid a visit to regular patrons of the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre for a fun event called 'Walk the Talk.'The field trip was...
Jun 12, 2024
Town of Sylvan Lake offers downtown summer construction update
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake have announced what they describe as some great news for the downtown core.Town officials say they are paving the gravel sections soon to minimize impacts on loc...
Jun 12, 2024