Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Provincial government issues statement on Dow Path2Zero investment in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement Wednesday on the Dow Path2Zero Fort Saskatc...
Nov 29, 2023
Trial date scheduled for one of two men charged in Wetaskiwin robbery
A trial date has been set for one of two men charged in a liquor store robbery in Wetaskiwin this summer. Eric Vincent Okeymow, 29, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Aug. 16, 20...
Nov 29, 2023
Blackfalds whistle cessation review part of growing trend in region
The Town of Blackfalds is looking at train whistle cessation for four crossings.Town council approved a contract this week for Watt Consulting Group to assess if whistle cessation is viable at these s...
Nov 29, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Charges laid in deadly shooting of two Edmonton police officers
Edmonton police say charges have been laid in the deaths of Const. Brett Ryan and Const. Travis Jordan, who were shot while responding to a call in March. Police are to release details about the charg...
Nov 29, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Feds nearing deal with Google over Online News Act: media reports
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is close to reaching a deal with Google over the Online News Act as the digital giant threatens to remove news from its search platform in Canada, media reports...
Nov 29, 2023
El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network
Chilly nights and snow-covered slopes may not be easy to come by in much of Canada during the first part of the winter season, according to the winter outlook from one of Canada's prominent forecaster...
Nov 29, 2023
Lawyers spar over conspiracy allegation in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their debate today over whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were co-conspirators in the protest....
Nov 29, 2023
Rebels continue win streak against Hitmen in overtime
The Red Deer Rebels are now on a five-game win streak defeating the Calgary Hitmen 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Their fourth of six home games, the Rebels are now 3-1-...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta government aiming to strengthen emergency medical services
Alberta's government says it is taking action to address Emergency Medical Services (EMS) concerns provincewide with a new advisory committee, performance framework, and fourth dispatch centre.As part...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta government targeting accelerated emissions reductions
Alberta's government says it is introducing a new carbon capture incentive program that will cut emissions and create jobs. According to provincial officials, Alberta is a global leader in carbon capt...
Nov 28, 2023