Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Shannon Phillips resigns as Lethbridge-West MLA
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the longest-tenured Alberta NDP MLAs is calling it quits.Shannon Phillips announced her resignation on Monday, June 10, 2024 as the MLA for Lethbridge-West.Shannon Phillips ann...
Jun 10, 2024
Time for Sylvan Lakers to complete Town census
The Town of Sylvan Lake wants residents to complete the community's municipal census. Officials say the Town has a 48 per cent completion rate and they need this to be higher, to provide the most accu...
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Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games
EDMONTON - Two of the biggest musical acts in Canadian history will be backing the Edmonton Oilers and entertaining their fans during the Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers lead the Oilers in the...
Jun 10, 2024
Whisky, rum and key lime pie: Smith and DeSantis place wager on Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have made a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup final. Smith says in a social media post that if the Florida Panthers win the hock...
Jun 10, 2024
They're not all on the same political team, but Oilers fever has brought MPs together
OTTAWA - They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever. Support for the Edmonton Oilers as they seek a Stanley Cup victory has swept the country, and...
Jun 10, 2024
Calgary mayor applauds reduced water use after pipeline break
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says residents are stepping up to reduce their water use since a major pipeline break threatened the city's supply. Jyoti Gondek says Calgary is using about 30 per cent less ...
Jun 10, 2024