Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico's new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming the election of Mexico's next president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and pitching closer ties between the two counties as they ponder the future of North Ame...
Jun 03, 2024
Onward Oilers; Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are where they have long expected themselves to be, which is playing for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers open the best-of-seven NHL championship Saturday night against the F...
Jun 03, 2024
Health Minister LaGrange headed to San Diego for life sciences and biotechnology conference
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, who is also MLA for Red Deer-North, is headed to California to showcase the province's life sciences and biotechnology sectors.LaGrange, along with Nate Glubi...
Jun 01, 2024
Audio documentary delves into dark Cold War chapter of Canada's LGBT purge
OTTAWA - Several senior officials convened quietly in the Privy Council committee room on a Wednesday afternoon in August 1961 to discuss a troublesome issue. The group was considering a planned resea...
Jun 01, 2024
"Grim" future for Red Deer Symphony Orchestra if municipal funding, other support not found
After yet another scintillating season, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is calling on the community for help. This 2023-24 schedule took loyal and new audience members on a journey from classic...
May 31, 2024
Red Deer named Canada's third-most affordable city in Royal LePage report
A recent report by Royal LePage has found Red Deer to be Canada's third-most affordable city in Canada, and the most affordable city in Alberta. "I think it shows that there's confidence in our econom...
May 31, 2024
Stars forward Jason Robertson feeling brotherly love in Western Conference final
DALLAS - Jason Robertson is feeling the love in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Dallas Stars winger scored his first post-season hat trick in Game 3 of the Western Conference final earlier this week. Hi...
May 31, 2024