Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
UCP promises to build recreation facilities across the province if elected
CALGARY - Alberta's United Conservative Party says it would create a fund to build recreation facilities across the province if they win the election Monday.Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023T...
May 25, 2023
NDP says its first steps would focus on affordability, jobs and pensions if elected
CALGARY - NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her first three pieces of legislation would focus on saving Albertans money, creating good paying jobs and protecting pensions if her party forms government.Ful...
May 25, 2023
Sylvan Lake Gulls look to be extremely competitive in 2023
It's almost go time for the Sylvan Lake Gulls' 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League season.The Gulls will pull up their socks and grab their mitts this Friday, May 26, when they open up their third c...
May 25, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 25
Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyr...
May 25, 2023
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have lawsuit thrown out
Alberta's top court is denying an attempt by former Alberta premier Jason Kenney to have a defamation lawsuit against him thrown out. Kenney is facing a lawsuit by five environmental groups, which was...
May 25, 2023
Update: Arrest made - Red Deer RCMP advise of heavy police presence
UPDATE: 1:15 p.m. May 25, 2023 Red Deer RCMP issued a heavy police presence notification Thursday morning while officers conducted a high risk arrest utilizing the Emergency Response Team in the area ...
May 25, 2023
Danielle Smith says UCP would prevent future governments from hiking taxes
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says her party would bring in legislation to prevent government from increasing personal or business taxes without approval from Albertans.Full elec...
May 25, 2023
Pastor says Alberta premier lied about nature of phone call before his criminal trial
EDMONTON - The Calgary street pastor at the centre of an investigation that concluded Premier Danielle Smith interfered in Alberta's justice system says she is lying about the nature of their pivotal ...
May 24, 2023
Officials report progress on Alberta wildfires as many evacuees return home
EDMONTON - Officials in Alberta say there has been significant progress in the fight against wildfires in the province due to rain, cooler weather and the efforts of firefighters. Several evacuated co...
May 24, 2023
Class of 2023 at Red Deer Public Schools gear up for graduation ceremonies
The time has come for yet another batch of Grade 12 students at the Red Deer Public Schools District (RDPSD) to dress in their cap and gown and walk across the stage at their high school graduation. "...
May 24, 2023