Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Health care a disaster that parties must address, says Alberta Medical Association president
CALGARY - It's one of the key issues at the ballot box in the Alberta election, but the two main parties vying to run the province's sprawling health system can't agree on the diagnosis, let alone the...
May 24, 2023
Alberta forest land scorched by 2023 wildfires surpasses one million hectares mark
The amount of Alberta forest land burned by wildfires so far this year has hit an ominous figure. Officials say 1,017,000 hectares have burned so far in 2023.Alberta Wildfire Information Officer Chris...
May 24, 2023
Over 160,000 Albertans cast ballots on first day of advance polls
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans came out to polling places in droves at their first opportunity to vote. Elections Alberta reports that, as of the end of the first day of advance voting in the Alberta prov...
May 24, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 6:00 p.m. May 23
Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as extreme fire conditions persist. Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyr...
May 23, 2023
Red Deer RCMP arrest and charge man for arson in Canadian Tire north-end fire
Red Deer RCMP confirmed they have arrested a male for arson in relation to a structure fire that caused significant damage to the Canadian Tire north store. On May 15, Red Deer RCMP General Investigat...
May 23, 2023
RCMP update: incident in Highland Green area involved gun shots
Red Deer RCMP have confirmed that a police incident last week in the Highland Green area involved gun shots. In an update on Tuesday, RCMP said they responded with heavy police presence to a call of s...
May 23, 2023
Three Hills RCMP investigate Delburne shooting
Three Hills RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place on Monday in the Village of Delburne. On May 22, 2023 at 6:15 a.m., officers say they received reports of a shooting along 22 Ave in Delbu...
May 23, 2023
Advance polls now open across Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Advance voting for the 2023 provincial election is now open across Alberta.Electors can cast their ballot starting Tuesday, May 23, 2023 until Saturday, May 27 at various advance poll...
May 23, 2023
Johnston advises against inquiry, but aims to hold hearings on foreign interference
OTTAWA - Special rapporteur David Johnston said Tuesday that a formal inquiry into foreign interference is not needed, that public hearings should be held as part of his own mandate. Johnston said an ...
May 23, 2023
Advance polls for Alberta election open today, following long weekend rallies
Advance polls open today as Alberta's election campaign continues in the final week before voting day on May 29.Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith will...
May 23, 2023