Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
City collaborates as funding partner with Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership
The City of Red Deer will soon act as the funding organization for the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (LIP).At their meeting on Monday, city council voted in favour to authorize The City to ac...
Oct 16, 2023
Alberta Health Services launches immunization program
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's immunization program began on October 16, 2023. The program is offering influenza and COVID-19 vaccines free of charge to all Albertan six months of age and older. Alberta Hea...
Oct 16, 2023
First telephone town hall to take place regarding proposed Alberta Pension Plan
Premier Danielle Smith and the Opposition N-D-P are squaring off on the best way to find out from Albertans about whether they want to quit the Canada Pension Plan. A government-commissioned panel gau...
Oct 16, 2023
Experts weigh impact from Supreme Court ruling on other federal environmental moves
Many legal experts say a Supreme Court ruling that found much of Ottawa's environmental assessment law unconstitutional will have no impact on other federal moves, such as clean electricity regulation...
Oct 16, 2023
First group of Canadians leave West Bank for Jordan as those in Gaza brace for worst
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says a group of Canadians has crossed safely from the West Bank into neighbouring Jordan as violence continues in Israel's escalating war against Hamas. J...
Oct 16, 2023
Actor, businesswoman Suzanne Somers passes away at 76
Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show ``Three's Company'' as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76. Somers had breast cance...
Oct 16, 2023
In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Global Affairs confirms death of fifth Canadian in Israel after Hamas attacks G...
Oct 16, 2023
Zexi Li, lead plaintiff in proposed class-action, testifies in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The woman who went to court to get an injunction against the "Freedom Convoy" last year is set to testify today in the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers. Zexi Li is expected t...
Oct 16, 2023
Suncor CEO appearing today at Commons committee to explain comments on sustainability
OTTAWA - Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a H...
Oct 16, 2023
Rebels dominate Oil Kings in thrilling 5-2 win
The Red Deer Rebels had one of their best games yet this season, beating the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 at Rogers Place on Sunday.The Rebels had fans holding their breath in the first period when Matteo F...
Oct 15, 2023