Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Alberta's New Democrat Opposition is asking the provincial government to step in and quash applications for coal mining exploration in the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to Energy Minister Brian Jean, e...

Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on Taylor Drive this fall as crews work on culvert rehabilitation between 28 Street and 32 Street.Work will begin in the area and drivers can expe...

Lacombe's Brady McKinlay has been named to Golf Canada's World Amateur Team, which will compete at the upcoming 2023 World Amateur Team Championships in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The men's competition takes p...

OTTAWA - The federal Crown corporation constructing the expansion to the Trans Mountain pipeline says it remains committed to "meaningful engagement" with Indigenous communities after being given the ...

Alberta's government is providing $1.7 million in funding to expand low-income transit programs in six new communities across the province.In addition to Edmonton and Calgary, 10 Alberta communities n...

Most of Canada did not fare well in Food Banks Canada's 2023 Poverty Report Cards.Phil Ozga, Chief Network and Government Relations Officer with Food Banks Canada, said it has historically been diffic...

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the construction of rental housing across Canada. The federal governm...

To start National Truth and Reconciliation Week on Monday, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) held a special event to celebrate a new addition to their art collection: a piece made by nationally renowned Firs...

CALGARY, AB - The Alberta NDP has launched a survey focused on pensions. Last week, a report from LifeWorks was released and discussed by the UCP government. The province said the report suggested tha...

CALGARY - The Canada Energy Regulator has approved Trans Mountain Corp.'s application to modify the pipeline's route. More coming. The Canadian Press