Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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

Chinese hackers targeted U.S. infrastructure, warn Five Eyes, including Canada
WASHINGTON - The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security is warning about evidence that Chinese hackers have been targeting critical infrastructure networks in the U.S. The alert issued earlier today is pa...
May 24, 2023

Music legend Tina Turner dies at 83
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer has died at 83. She teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and `70s and survived her horrif...
May 24, 2023

Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 24
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 emergencyre...
May 24, 2023