Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
CALGARY - The leader of the Parti Qubcois says he sees possible areas of co-operation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith if he becomes Quebec premier next year. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became P...
Sep 11, 2025
Carney's major project list includes LNG development, nuclear power, mining
An expansion to the Port of Montreal and doubling production of liquefied natural gas in British Columbia are among the first five major projects the federal government intends to approve under its fa...
Sep 11, 2025
Alberta Next Panel in Lethbridge Thursday
People in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to learn about major policy proposals in Alberta and ask questions.The Alberta Next Panel will be in the city on Thursday, Sept. 11, as the event runs fro...
Sep 11, 2025
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killer but provide little about motive
OREM, Utah (AP) - An official in Utah said Thursday police are working to identify Charlie Kirk's shooter, who jumped off a roof and fled after firing the fatal shot. A high-powered, bolt-action rifle...
Sep 11, 2025
Extreme weather, U.S. funding cuts add pressure for Canada's weather service: report
A new report looking at the future of Canada's weather service suggests the country needs a co-ordinated flash flood warning system and says European partnerships could be deepened as the United State...
Sep 11, 2025
Carney to unveil major projects list in Edmonton amid push for investment
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney will today unveil his government's list of candidates for major projects that could get fast-track approval as he pushes to spur investment and grow the economy. ...
Sep 11, 2025
The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is killed in Utah, 'person of interest' in custody
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, officials said. President Donald Trump said Kir...
Sep 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting
Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during one of his trademark pub...
Sep 10, 2025
Nomination deadline approaching for 2025 municipal elections
The deadline is approaching to get your papers in to run as a candidate in the Oct. 20 municipal election.In Red Deer, to run for council, mayor, or school trustee, you must get your papers in by noon...
Sep 10, 2025
Flags of Remembrance ceremony goes Saturday on Hwy 11, east of Sylvan Lake
The annual Flags of Remembrance ceremony by Veterans Voices of Canada (VVC) goes this Saturday, Sept. 13, on Hwy 11 east of Sylvan Lake.The ceremony will be near the junction with Range Road 12.It sta...
Sep 10, 2025