Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Bread, milk, apples: Federal NDP wants price cap for grocery store staples
OTTAWA - The federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can't convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves. For months, the Liberals have been tr...
Jun 04, 2024
Pharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the Senate
OTTAWA - The Liberals' pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons. The bill was the result of careful and lengthy negotiations between the Liberals and...
Jun 03, 2024
Tornado Watch issued for areas northeast of Red Deer
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Tornado Watch for areas northeast of Red Deer. Meteorologists say conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds and possibly ...
Jun 03, 2024 (Dreamstime)
Delburne students race to the finish line in annual Soapbox Derby
Delburne School's annual Soapbox Derby returned for its 10th year on May 31, continuing a decade-long tradition that connects students with the community."The students look forward to the Soapbox Derb...
Jun 03, 2024
Oilers back in Cup final, and fans from Arctic Circle to Philippines celebrate
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final in a celebration reaching north of the Arctic Circle and drawing in fans from as far away as the Philippines. On Monda...
Jun 03, 2024
Mayor's Garden Party celebrates 50 years
The annual Mayor's Garden Party returns for its 50th year of celebration on Tuesday, June 4, from 2-4 p.m.Senior residents will head to the Harvest Centre in Westerner Park to enjoy a 1950s-themed, no...
Jun 03, 2024
Town of Blackfalds celebrates seniors
It's Seniors Week in the Town of Blackfalds. From June 3-9, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is putting on a few activities every day.There will be a variety of social activities running t...
Jun 03, 2024
How to watch and what to expect in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are the last teams left standing in the NHL playoffs and will play for the Stanley Cup in the best-of-seven final starting Saturday in Sunrise, Florida. The Pa...
Jun 03, 2024
A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here's what you need to know
Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border - delays that could also deal a blow to the economy.It all depends on ...
Jun 03, 2024
Feds create $530M fund for cities to adapt to climate change
OTTAWA - Canadian cities and towns facing an uphill battle to stave off the effects of climate change will share more than half a billion dollars from a new federal adaptation fund. The Local Leadersh...
Jun 03, 2024