Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Environment Canada predicts warm summer across country, especially the east
Environment Canada is predicting a warmer-than-usual summer for the entire country, with the provinces east of Manitoba sweltering the most. But meteorologist Jennifer Smith says rain is harder to pre...
Jun 11, 2024
Freeland to oilsands: Tax credit nearly law, time to start building carbon capture
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a major federal tax credit to help build carbon capture projects is almost in place and she wants to see quick progress on the project promised by Cana...
Jun 11, 2024
High voter turnout for Alberta NDP leadership race
Over half of Alberta NDP members have already cast their ballot to replace party leader Rachel Notley. Voting began on June 3, and as of June 9, 43,170 members voted for their choice between four cand...
Jun 11, 2024
Province announces next steps in refocused mental health, addiction care
Alberta's government is moving forward with establishing Recovery Alberta and the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence. In April 2024, Alberta's government announced it was creating two new organiza...
Jun 11, 2024
Calgary mayor says residents should expect water restrictions for several more days
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says residents should expect restrictions on their water use to last into the weekend, as workers continue work to fix a major pipeline break. Jyoti Gondek says she commends ...
Jun 11, 2024
Red Deer RCMP warn public of increase in "Grandparent Scams"
Red Deer RCMP are advising the public that there has been an increase in the number of "Grandparent Scams" reported to the Detachment this month. Mounties say these scams are also referred to as "Emer...
Jun 11, 2024
City council votes to return to pre-pilot snow and ice removal service levels
After reviewing a snow and ice removal pilot that ran last season, Red Deer city council has voted to return to pre-pilot levels of service while implementing any changes possible to Q1 of 2025 withou...
Jun 11, 2024
Alberta says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are 'reckless'
The Alberta government says the findings of a new report from a federal advisory committee are proof that Ottawa should abandon its ``reckless'' 2035 clean electricity targets.The federally appointed ...
Jun 11, 2024
Matthew Tkachuk poised to re-enter Edmonton fray with Panthers up 2-0 in Cup final
SUNRISE - Matthew Tkachuk was once public enemy No. 1 in Edmonton. After a geography-related cooling of tensions, he's a good bet to reclaim that title beginning Thursday. The Stanley Cup final switch...
Jun 11, 2024
Reactions pour in for Lethbridge-West MLA following resignation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Several dignitaries in Alberta have expressed their gratitude and support for Shannon Phillips.The MLA for Lethbridge-West announced on Monday, June 10, 2024 that she would be resigni...
Jun 10, 2024