Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Public hearing to be held for site extension of temporary shelter; undetermined timeline
Two years have passed and not only has the demand increased at Red Deer's temporary shelter, but the question of its location in the Railyards neighbourhood has returned to city council. At their meet...
Oct 30, 2023
Alberta throne speech kicks-off new legislative session
Alberta's speech from the throne includes a promise to put any potential tax increases up to a referendum.And it includes more threats to unsheathe a sovereignty law meant to defend against what the U...
Oct 30, 2023
Final flight taken by Swoop as airline merges with WestJet
CALGARY, AB - Swoop is no more. The ultra-low-cost airline took to the skies one final time on Saturday, October 28, 2023, only five years after Swoop launched to Canadian travellers. In June, Calgary...
Oct 30, 2023
Rebels complete trade with Tri-City
Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter has announced the club has completed a trade with the Tri-City Americans. The Rebels have traded 19-year-old goaltender Kyle Kelsey to...
Oct 30, 2023
Alberta scores "C" in arthritis report card
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report states that every jurisdiction in Canada has room to grow when it comes to caring for those living with arthritis.The Arthritis Society of Canada has released its report ...
Oct 30, 2023
Town of Olds under Boil Water Advisory
The Town of Olds has issued a Boil Water Advisory alert. The alert was issued on Oct. 29, 2023, at 4:54 p.m. Due to continued water discoloration, Town officials say the Boil Water Advisory is due to ...
Oct 30, 2023
Joly to plead for humanitarian pauses as she says time is running out to help in Gaza
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says time is running out to help people in Gaza. In a speech to the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto this afternoon, Joly is expected to plead for human...
Oct 30, 2023
Poilievre calls on Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from carbon price
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from the carbon price, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an exemption on home h...
Oct 30, 2023
Alberta legislature to resume sitting, beginning with throne speech
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's legislature resumes today, beginning with the speech from the throne.Government house leader Joseph Schow has said there will be between seven and nine bills in the sitting, w...
Oct 30, 2023
Oilers beat Flames 5-2 at Heritage Classic, snap four-game losing skid
EDMONTON - Evander Kane had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 5-2 in the Heritage Classic outdoor game at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Sunday in a ...
Oct 29, 2023