Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 1, 2024