Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau's leadership, omits any mention of Tory leader
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is basking in the praise of Brian Mulroney today after the former prime minister said "trash" talk against the Liberal leader will be forgotten in ligh...
Jun 20, 2023

Search for missing submersible near Titanic wreck site a race against time
HALIFAX - An air and sea search continues today in a remote area of ocean south of Newfoundland for a submersible carrying five people that went missing during a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic. T...
Jun 20, 2023

Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says there are no "lines in the sand" when it comes to working with Alberta to find common ground on climate action and the energy sector. But he...
Jun 19, 2023

Tories vote in favour of bill enshrining long-term funding for child-care system
OTTAWA - Conservative members of Parliament joined other parties to vote in favour of a bill that enshrines the federal government's long-term commitment to a Canada-wide early learning and child-care...
Jun 19, 2023

Provincial fuel tax suspended until the end of 2023
The Government of Alberta announced Monday. June 19, 2023, that it is suspending the provincial fuel tax that was set to expire at the end of June.The full 13 cents per litre will not be collected by ...
Jun 19, 2023

Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert
OTTAWA - Canada Day celebrations this year are set to feature a citizenship ceremony for 17 people in Ottawa, speeches from dignitaries and a cross-country concert with Canadian musicians. Ottawa's Le...
Jun 19, 2023

Search underway for sub missing near Titanic wreck off Newfoundland
HALIFAX - A search is underway off the coast of Newfoundland for a small submersible reported missing near the wreck of the Titanic. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says a research sub...
Jun 19, 2023

Premier, RCMP and health official to hold news conference about Manitoba bus crash
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson will speak with reporters today about last week's bus crash that killed 15 people and left 10 others seriously injured. The news conference will take plac...
Jun 19, 2023

Sunnybrook Farm officially opens relocated church
The Willowdale Zion Presbyterian Church was officially re-opened this week at Sunnybrook Farm in south Red Deer.That is where the church was relocated to last fall and put onto a new foundation.Origin...
Jun 17, 2023

City reiterates that downtown vibrancy is a top priority
The City of Red Deer says improving the downtown so that it can be unique and vibrant continues to be a top priority.Red Deerians have voiced their concerns over safety and other issues in the area, t...
Jun 17, 2023