Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Feds to release final version of national climate adaptation strategy today
OTTAWA - Canada's plan to make communities more resilient to climate change is coming today. The final version of the national adaptation strategy is expected to be similar to the draft published last...
Jun 27, 2023
David Johnston files final report on foreign meddling, done as special rapporteur
OTTAWA - David Johnston has filed his final - and confidential - report on foreign interference to the prime minister, ending his controversial term as special rapporteur. Johnston had announced his p...
Jun 26, 2023
Rebels announce preseason schedule
The Red Deer Rebels announced on Monday its four-game schedule as part of the 2023 WHL Preseason. The Rebels will play two preseason games versus the Calgary Hitmen, one at the Siksika First Nation (F...
Jun 26, 2023
Eligible adult drivers in Alberta will automatically exit from Graduated Driver Licence program
Eligible Alberta drivers aged 18 and over will now automatically exit from the Graduated Driver Licence (GDL) program. GDL drivers who have completed their 24-month driving period and have no suspensi...
Jun 26, 2023
Recount confirms ex-Alberta justice minister Tyler Shandro lost seat in election
CALGARY, AB - The last of Alberta's two bitterly fought election contests is officially over.Former United Conservative justice minister Tyler Shandro has conceded victory to his NDP rival after a sec...
Jun 26, 2023
Grasshoppers taking a bite out of Prairie crops after extreme heat
A research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says 2023 is the worst year for grasshoppers she has seen in more than two decades.Meghan Vankosky, who is also co-chair of the Prairie Pest ...
Jun 26, 2023
Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it suffered a cybersecurity incident
CALGARY - Canadian oil company Suncor Energy Inc. has confirmed it has been the victim of a cyberattack. The Calgary-based energy giant said in a news release late Sunday that it has "experienced a cy...
Jun 26, 2023
International group of agencies investigates loss of submersible carrying 5 people to the Titanic
An international group of agencies is investigating the loss of the Titan submersible, seeking to determine what caused it to implode while carrying five people to the Titanic. Investigators from the ...
Jun 26, 2023
Red Deer's Canyon Ski Resort opens longest summer tubing slide in western Canada
If skiing, snowboarding, winter tubing, and an alpine coaster... weren't already enough fun at Red Deer's Canyon Ski Resort, they have yet another new summer feature for the whole family to enjoy. Tha...
Jun 23, 2023
Ponoka Stampede returns next week with new Showdown Dance Hall
The Ponoka Stampede is fast approaching and attendees can expect to see an entirely new stage set up.Held at the Ponoka Stampede grounds (5616 39 Ave.) from Monday, June 26 to Sunday, July 2, guests c...
Jun 23, 2023