Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Premier Smith to promote Alberta energy in Washington
Alberta's "diverse energy resources" will be getting promoted in Washington D.C over the next couple of days, as Premier Danielle Smith takes her first trip to America's capital. Starting on Wednesday...
Feb 06, 2024

Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith, whose pro-American anthems were both beloved and criticized, has died. He was 62. A statement posted on his website says Keith died peacefully Monday surrou...
Feb 06, 2024

As Poilievre drives the conversation on car theft, Liberals say solutions are coming
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the Liberal government is heading into an auto-theft summit this week armed with ideas for how to solve the problem. But Conservative Leader Pierre Poi...
Feb 06, 2024

Public hearing on Red Deer's Overdose Prevention Site open to all speakers
Red Deer city council approved that the upcoming non-statutory public hearing relating to the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) will be open to the entire public, including beyond city limits. At their m...
Feb 06, 2024

Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters. Ottawa is pouring an additional $...
Feb 06, 2024

Schematics complete for Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion, says Infrastructure Minister
While stopping in Red Deer City Hall on Monday, Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie confirmed the schematics stage for the Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion is complete. While visiting various ...
Feb 05, 2024

'Important time for our province': Alberta's Danielle Smith kicks off Ottawa tour with new advocacy office
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith kicked off her tour of Ottawa by opening a new provincial office and accepting an invitation to appear before a federal committee to discuss her government's clean energ...
Feb 05, 2024

City of Calgary gets notice of petition to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek
CALGARY, AB - The City of Calgary announced that it has received notice of a recall petition against Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The notice has been officially reviewed and deemed compliant with the Municipal...
Feb 05, 2024

Kathleen Ganley announces NDP leadership campaign
CALGARY, AB - Kathleen Ganley has announced she will run to become the leader of the Alberta NDP.The former Justice Minister and current Calgary-Mountain View MLA announced she will run on February 5,...
Feb 05, 2024

Hockey Canada says all players from 2018 world junior team remain suspended
TORONTO - Hockey Canada says all members of Canada's 2018 world junior team will remain suspended until its investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving members of that team is complete. T...
Feb 05, 2024