Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Sylvan Lake and Lacombe receive provincial funding to host Alberta Day events this weekend
Two communities in central Alberta will be hosting celebrations for this year's Alberta Day. The day was declared in 2022 by the government to celebrate when Alberta formally became a province on Sept...
Aug 30, 2023

The school bells are ringing this week for students in central Alberta!
It's back to school for students in central Alberta this week. Don't worry kids... it will be alright!Red Deer Public Schools Division (RDPSD) says they are ready and excited to welcome 11,000 student...
Aug 29, 2023

NDP says renewable energy moratorium risks $11 billion and 7,000 jobs in central Alberta
The Alberta NDP stopped in Red Deer on Tuesday to share the full economic impacts of the provincial government's moratorium on the renewable energy sector, specifically in the central Alberta region. ...
Aug 29, 2023

Trans Mountain facing intense deadline pressure to finish pipeline on time: Documents
CALGARY - New documents suggest the Crown corporation behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is worried it won't complete the project on schedulein spite of internal and external pressure to do ...
Aug 29, 2023

New obstetrics and gynecology physician now practising in Red Deer
Local residents have increased access to obstetric and gynecological care with the arrival of a new specialist physician now practising in the community. Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS), ...
Aug 29, 2023

Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is more convinced than ever of the need to regulate emissions in the oil and gas industry, following a prominent CEO's comments about refocusing...
Aug 29, 2023

Premier Smith says Alberta needs more energy following grid alert
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's premier believes that more needs to be done to ensure residents are not subject to frequent strains on the electrical grid. Danielle Smith's comments came after the Alberta ...
Aug 29, 2023

Wildfire crews in B.C.'s Shuswap hope for rain as longer nights aid battle
Crews battling a destructive wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap region are hoping for help from rain that could begin falling in the area tonight. Mike McCulley, an information officer with the BC...
Aug 29, 2023

Rebels announce 2023 training camp schedule
The Red Deer Rebels have announced the schedule for their 2023 Training Camp.Team officials say players will report for medicals this Thursday morning (Aug. 31) and take part in off-ice fitness testin...
Aug 28, 2023

New family physician now practising in Sylvan Lake
Local and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the addition of a newly recruited family physician, now practising at Sylvan Medical Centre. Officials with Alberta Health Servic...
Aug 28, 2023