Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventi...
Aug 8, 2023
Drive to Thrive event for kids with cancer returns for second lap in Red Deer
Back for their second lap in Red Deer, the annual Drive to Thrive event for kids with cancer is returning this Sunday. On August 13 at 1:30 p.m., the local Go Live Foundation, a non-profit supporting ...
Aug 8, 2023
Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding
OTTAWA - The federal government is considering restricting billions of dollars in tax credits and grants for electricity projects to provinces that commit to the 2035 target for an emissions-free elec...
Aug 8, 2023
B.C. port strike ends following ratification vote
With a deal struck to end the weeks-long port strike in British Columbia, the federal and Alberta provincial governments are among those reacting.About 7,400 port workers ratified the deal, which ends...
Aug 5, 2023
Red Deer economic region sees modest decrease in unemployment rate in July
The Red Deer economic region's unemployment rate came in at 5.7 per cent last month, down from 5.9 per cent in June, but still up one percent from July 2022.Elsewhere, the Calgary economic region saw ...
Aug 4, 2023
Catton powers Canadians past United States 7-2 in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinal
TRENN, Slovakia - Berkly Catton scored twice an added an assist as Canada's under-18 men's team routed the United States 7-2 on Friday in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Canada will face Czec...
Aug 4, 2023
Great learning opportunities near Timberlands
Timberlands is a wonderful place to raise a family. It's a vibrant neighbourhood with quiet streets and lighted, paved paths that take you to parks, playgrounds, and much more. There are excellent sch...
Aug 4, 2023
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
OTTAWA - The rash of extreme weather that has hit most parts of Canada in recent years is driving up insurance rates, as climate change is rapidly changing the risk profile in many parts of the countr...
Aug 4, 2023
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services receives mandate letter
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon calling on him to strengthen Alberta's systems to support the most vulnerable in th...
Aug 4, 2023
Red Deer's Ken Griffith runner-up at Alberta Men's Senior Championship
Red Deer Golf & Country Club's Ken Griffith finished three shots back of winning a provincial championship this week.Griffith and a few other local golfers were competing in the Alberta Men's Seni...
Aug 4, 2023