Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Union and employers consider mediator's deal that would end B.C. port strike
Both sides in the ongoing British Columbia port strike will have to decide today whether to accept terms of a settlement recommended by a federal mediator that would end the 13-day-old industrial acti...
Jul 13, 2023
Did past health accords work? Ottawa is trying to make that question easier to answer
OTTAWA - In medicine, before a doctor treats a patient's illness, they first try to get a sense of the person's health. They collect information on the symptoms, run tests and blood work and gather wh...
Jul 13, 2023
Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells
EDMONTON - Direction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to her new energy minister suggests the United Conservative government hasn't given up on a controversial program that would see taxpayers back...
Jul 13, 2023
Red Deer's Nate Danielson signs entry-level contract with Detroit Red Wings
Red Deer-native Nate Danielson has just signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings, according to the Western Hockey League (WHL). The NHL Club announced the signing Wednesday...
Jul 12, 2023
Rebels announce new head coach
Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter announced on Wednesday the hiring of Derrick Walser as the eighth head coach in franchise history.The 45-year-old joins the Rebels fro...
Jul 12, 2023
Red Deer organization receives $500,000 in federal funding for project addressing HIV and Hepatitis C stigma in Métis community
Red Deer's Shining Mountains Living Community Services will be one of many organizations across Canada to receive federal funding for community-based projects addressing HIV, hepatitis C, and other se...
Jul 12, 2023
BoC raises key interest rate to 5%, expects slower return to inflation target
OTTAWA, ON - The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this morning, bringing it to five per cent. Forecasters were widely expecting the move as the economy co...
Jul 12, 2023
B.C. port strike could end pending approval of terms set by federal mediator
VANCOUVER - The B.C. port strike could be nearing its end after Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan gave a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to resolve the dispute. Once he gets the t...
Jul 12, 2023
Premiers will look to collaboration to address health staffing shortage
WINNIPEG - Canada's premiers say they're going to find ways to work together to address health-care problems felt across the country.Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, the chair of the Council of the...
Jul 11, 2023
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors mandate letter
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, calling on him to continue to grow the economy through world-class networks. In...
Jul 11, 2023