Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Province says sky's the limit for Alberta's aviation workforce
Officials with the Alberta government say the latest intake of the Aviation Skills Grant is cleared for takeoff and aims to help further position Alberta as Canada's premier aviation hub.Government of...
Nov 02, 2023
A Better World returns from month-long humanitarian trip; impressed by level of local support
Another 26 supporters have recently returned from their month-long humanitarian trip in Africa with A Better World (ABW) to see how their projects are going in the communities. The annual Fall trip fo...
Nov 02, 2023
Alberta projected to spend $41B on healthcare in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report highlights how much money governments across the country are projected to spend on healthcare this year. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) said, across...
Nov 02, 2023
Missing: Xavier Crier-Crane, 16, of Ponoka
Ponoka RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Xavier Crier-Crane. Mounties say Xavier was last seen on Sept. 29, 2023 in Ponoka, noting there is concern for his wellbeing. ...
Nov 02, 2023
House fire in Oriole Park becomes complete write-off; one person sent to hospital
A house Red Deer's Oriole Park neighbourhood is a complete write-off after a fire Wednesday morning, sending one person to hospital. Curtis Schaefer, Assistant Deputy Chief with Red Deer Emergency Ser...
Nov 01, 2023
Sentencing scheduled for central Alberta man charged in double fatal crash near Trochu
Sentencing is scheduled next year for a central Alberta man charged in a fatal crash that killed two people last year. Richard Douglas Bell, 44, of Elnora, AB, is scheduled for sentencing in Drumhelle...
Nov 01, 2023
Health Minister addresses physician shortage in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange has issued a statement and update on actions being taken to address the shortage of physicians in Alberta. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, LaGrange s...
Nov 01, 2023
Survey finds nearly one-third of workers in Canada feel tired and overworked
Findings from a new survey by ADP Canada show that over half of employees in the country report having a negative feeling about work. The survey was conducted with Maru Public Opinion. Between Septemb...
Nov 01, 2023
Red Deer's Council Recognition Policy updated; gifts reduced for newly elected
Red Deer city council approved on Monday an updated Council Recognition Policy that will reduce overall costs by removing some gifts they receive when entering their term. The Council Recognition Poli...
Nov 01, 2023
Make the next federal vote a 'carbon tax election,' Poilievre challenges Trudeau
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a "carbon tax election," and is calling on the Liberals to exempt all home heating from carbon pricing unt...
Nov 01, 2023