Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta government revealing legislation today to strengthen local elections
The Alberta government will this afternoon reveal legislation they say will strengthen local elections and governance.Municipal affairs minister Ric McIver will introduce the legislation around 3 p.m....
Apr 25, 2024
Caution urged due to dry spring conditions in Red Deer
Red Deer Emergency Services is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region. Officials say Red Deer's current fire danger risk is Very High, as determined by ...
Apr 25, 2024
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) - The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ...
Apr 25, 2024
Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1
EDMONTON - Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Los Angeles Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday. Ko...
Apr 24, 2024
Lacombe encouraging residents to treat water as precious resource
Residents of Lacombe are being encouraged by the City and city council to remember this spring and summer that water is a precious resource.The reminder comes as Alberta grapples with the possibility ...
Apr 24, 2024
Central Alberta Buccaneers gearing up for competitive 2024 AFL season
The Central Alberta Buccaneers are getting closer to what should be an exciting 2024 Alberta Football League (AFL) season.The team's six-game regular season schedule begins June 1, with subsequent gam...
Apr 24, 2024
Fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in place for much of central Alberta
Most of central Alberta is now under a fire advisory, restriction or ban. With warm, dry weather and no rain currently in the forecast over the next week or so, area residents are advised to be aware ...
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Alberta premier stands by pick of 'contrarian' chair to lead COVID-19 data review
RED DEER, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19's impact on hospitals now lead a review of pandemic-era health...
Apr 24, 2024
Poll suggests half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes. Just shy of half the respondents t...
Apr 24, 2024
Rebels Josephson added to Canada's National Men's Under-18 team for 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship
Hockey Canada has announced the addition of five players to Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team for the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship, April 25-May 5, in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland. Goaltender: Ja...
Apr 23, 2024