Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands. During a new...
Jun 05, 2023
Anand: China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, U.S. ships
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Beijing acted irresponsibly on the weekend in the Taiwan Strait, where Washington says a Chinese warship forced a U.S. vessel to avoid a collision. The Canad...
Jun 05, 2023
Premiers need to keep talking about the health-care crisis: medical associations
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association and 14 other organizations representing health workers are urging premiers to keep health care at the top of the agenda at their next meeting in July. The pro...
Jun 05, 2023
Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests
EDMONTON - The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election. "If you voted Rachel Notley, you don't support Alberta," said one, referring to the leader of the p...
Jun 04, 2023
Funky postage stamp-adorned Miata catching eyes in Red Deer
Evan Bedford owns all of the postage stamps which adorn his 2002 Mazda Miata.Wait, what?That may actually be what you say to yourself if you catch a glimpse of the Red Deerian's car driving around the...
Jun 03, 2023
Alberta ends wildfire-induced Provincial State of Emergency
After exactly four weeks, Alberta is ending its Provincial State of Emergency.The expiry of the state of emergency at 11:59 p.m. on June 3 comes as the wildfire situation continues to improve.However,...
Jun 03, 2023
Red Deer RCMP respond to second threat at Central Middle School
Red Deer RCMP have responded to a second threat at downtown's Central Middle School in two days.On Friday at 1:35 p.m., RCMP say the School (5121 48 Ave.) received a threat involving a firearm. The Sc...
Jun 02, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic encourages graduates to get involved in community at 2023 Convocation
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated the Class of 2023 on Friday with families, community members and employees at the 59th Convocation Ceremonies. More than 620 of 1,470 eligible RDP graduates atten...
Jun 02, 2023
Ponoka church has rainbow steps vandalized with eggs and tar
RCMP are investigating after someone threw eggs at and splattered tar, as well as another unknown substance, on a rainbow walkway leading up to the doors at Ponoka United Church.This comes on day one ...
Jun 02, 2023
Climbing Tree conference builds hope for young women, who pay it forward
At Red Deer Polytechnic this week, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) brought together 150 girls and young women, aged 14-20, for a transformative experience.The Climbing Tree Mentorshi...
Jun 02, 2023