Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Budget 2024 provides funds for wildfire prevention
The provincial budget is allocating more funds to wildfire prevention efforts across Alberta. $151 million over the next three years will be used to continue prioritizing "new technologies and tactics...
Mar 01, 2024
Obstruction charge withdrawn for Alberta reporter covering homeless camp clearing
EDMONTON - Crown prosecutors have withdrawn an obstruction charge against an Edmonton reporter. Brandi Morin was arrested in January while she was covering police clearing a homeless encampment in the...
Mar 01, 2024
Alberta childcare providers to receive payments at the beginning of the month
The Government of Alberta said it is making a change that it hopes will help to stabilize the childcare sector.Starting on March 1, 2024, childcare providers will receive approximately 80 per cent of ...
Mar 01, 2024
House of Commons silent, Parliament Hill flag at half-mast after death of Mulroney
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are absent from the House of Commons as Canadians mourn the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney. The flag atop the Peace Tower is flying at half-mast in tribut...
Mar 01, 2024
How Canada is reacting to the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at 84. His family announced late Thursday that the former Tory leader died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He served as Canada's 18th prime ...
Feb 29, 2024
How Budget 2024 will impact Red Deer and central Alberta
It's a big day in Alberta, with Finance Minister Nate Horner having tabled Budget 2024 in the legislature Thursday afternoon.Horner spoke at length about being fiscally responsible, which means prepar...
Feb 29, 2024
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year's estimated top line. Here is where some of the funds in this year's re...
Feb 29, 2024
'Responsible plan for a growing province': Alberta reveals balanced budget, boosting health care and education funding
It's when the economy is appearing positive that Alberta must be responsible by focusing on meeting its current needs while also planning for the future. That was the message given by Alberta Finance ...
Feb 29, 2024
Virani says new measures meant to help prevent hate crimes will come with safeguards
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister says a series of steps would need to happen before a judge can restrict a person's movement because of fears they could commit a hate crime. Arif Virani says he l...
Feb 29, 2024
56th annual Red Deer Sports & Outdoor Show hits Westerner Park this weekend
With warmer weather teasing the city, locals can begin their spring and summer activity planning at the 56th annual Red Deer Sports & Outdoor Show. From March 1-3 at Westerner Park's Exhibition Ha...
Feb 29, 2024