Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Johnston to release decision on need for public inquiry into foreign interference
OTTAWA - The man charged with recommending how best to deal with foreign interference in Canada's federal elections will finally say whether he believes a public inquiry is necessary. Former governor ...
May 23, 2023
Rain forecast could slow down record-breaking Alberta wildfires, officials say
EDMONTON - Light rainfall and cooler temperatures slowed down wildfire activity in Alberta over the long weekend and more rain that's in the forecast may help firefighters catch a breath during a reco...
May 22, 2023
UPDATE: Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 4 p.m., May 20
Provincial wildfire officials gave an update at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.You can view it below:READ MORE: Red Deer's air quality deteriorates; advisory remains in effectHIGHLIGHTS FROM MAY 20 UPDATE...
May 20, 2023
'Tradition Lives' lacrosse tournament marks 31st year
The Tradition Lives box lacrosse tournament is marking its 31st anniversary this weekend at Red Deer's Kinsmen and Dawe arenas.The four-day tournament has teams playing from across the province.A tota...
May 20, 2023
Red Deer's air quality deteriorates; advisory remains in effect
As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, Red Deer is sitting at a 10+ (very high risk) on the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).It was a 7 (high risk) at 8 a.m. this morning, then dropped to a 6 (moderate risk...
May 20, 2023
UPDATE: Joshua Leiman, 25, of Innisfail
Innisfail RCMP are pleased to report that Joshua Leiman has been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance
May 19, 2023
Football Alberta holding camps and games in Red Deer & Lacombe this weekend
Football Alberta will be running three levels of programming this weekend with the following events:Team Alberta U18 Final 54 Roster Selection CampThe final roster of 40 will be selected on June 10-11...
May 19, 2023