Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RCMP clear the scene of serious motor vehicle collision on Hwy 2A north of Red Deer
Update: March 12, 2024 - 1:08 p.m. Red Deer RCMP have cleared from the scene on Highway 2A between Township Road 391 and 272 and normal traffic flow has resumed. Mounties say additional updates on thi...
Mar 12, 2024
Alberta government building housing for the future
If Budget 2024 passes, the Alberta government says its capital plan would invest $840 million over three years to provide more than 5,000 affordable housing units and support more than 6,000 jobs. Acc...
Mar 11, 2024
Town of Ponoka mourns passing of Councillor and former Fire Chief Ted Dillon
Ted Dillon, Town of Ponoka Councillor and former Fire Chief, passed away this Saturday. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Councillor Dillon," said Ponoka Mayor Kevin F...
Mar 11, 2024
Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP
CALGARY - Former Calgary Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an "immoral" United Conservative government...
Mar 11, 2024
Alberta government announces new rules for electricity generators
Alberta's government says it is updating its electricity market rules in order to help lower consumers' utility bills.Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf says the UCP government is instituting two tempo...
Mar 11, 2024
A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP
CALGARY - Six contenders are competing for the helm of the Alberta New Democrats, with the successor to long-time party leader Rachel Notley to be chosen in June. Here are the candidates: Naheed Nensh...
Mar 11, 2024
Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership
CALGARY - Naheed Nenshi cloaked himself in purple -- a mix of Liberal red and Conservative blue -- during his dark-horse bid to become Calgary's mayor in 2010, for the 11 years he stayed in the job an...
Mar 11, 2024
Province invests $20 million in grant programming for graduates creating new technologies
The Alberta government is investing $20 million in grant programming to support graduates that are creating new technologies. The funding will support graduates from science, technology, engineering a...
Mar 11, 2024
Lake rinks closed for season in Sylvan Lake
Effective Monday March 11, all outdoor rinks are closed in the Town of Sylvan Lake. Town officials say this includes all neighbourhood rinks, the lake rinks, and lake rink parking lot. The lake access...
Mar 11, 2024
After criticism, Ottawa pledges $1 million to support Hamas sexual-violence victims
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is pledging $1 million to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas in Israel during last October's attacks. The funding comes with an offer...
Mar 11, 2024