Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Half of Canadians support TikTok ban, with U.S. concerns 'trickling' north: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered ...
Mar 29, 2024
Survey: healthy hiring climate ahead in Red Deer but job seekers' skillsets not matching the need
The hiring climate is looking healthy for the next few months in central Alberta, according to the latest survey by Manpower. However, a gap remains unbridged between skillsets job seekers have, and w...
Mar 28, 2024
Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta
EDMONTON - The Federal Court is ordering Ottawa to make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Mtis Nation of Alberta. The court says the deal too broadly defines who it applies to and w...
Mar 28, 2024
Province shares tech-related investments made to fight drought in Alberta
With the risk of drought facing the province, the Alberta government says they have invested in numerous tech-related projects to maximize water supply and deliver adequate drinking water to communiti...
Mar 28, 2024
Red Deer County ups fines for violating water restrictions as severe drought possibility looms
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County, along with other municipalities in the region, are inching towards a finalized Water Sharing Agreement (WSA).Announced by the province earlier this year, the ...
Mar 28, 2024
Alberta government taking steps to protect waterways from invasive species
The Government of Alberta is being proactive in combatting invasive aquatic species.Officials say that as it stands, the province is 100 per cent free of zebra and quagga mussels. However, increased d...
Mar 28, 2024
RCMP locate suspected vehicle and driver in fatal hit and run near Innisfail
UPDATE: March 29, 2024, 8:45 p.m. Innisfail RCMP advise that they have located the truck and suspected driver in this incident. Innisfail RCMP advise that the investigation is ongoing and additional u...
Mar 28, 2024
Rebels say they have a "new energy" heading into first round of WHL playoffs against the Tigers
The Red Deer Rebels say they have a found a new energy before heading into the first round of the 2024 Western Hockey League playoffs against the Medicine Hat Tigers.At a press conference on Wednesday...
Mar 27, 2024
Parkland Corp. selling 157 gas and convenience store locations
Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has put 157 of its gas and convenience store locations across six provinces up for sale.The Calgary-based company said Tuesday it is partnering with NRC Realty & Capit...
Mar 27, 2024
Alberta government requesting more control over provincial immigration system
Premier Danielle Smith has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau related to Alberta's immigration system. The Smith government is asking Trudeau to re-evaluate Ottawa's decision limiting t...
Mar 27, 2024