Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
NDP leaves spring sitting at legislature facing turmoil in public housing management
VICTORIA - The New Democrat government in British Columbia started the spring legislative session promising more affordable homes for vulnerable people, but it ends the sitting amid turmoil over its p...
May 11, 2023
Red Deer County deploys personnel and equipment to assist with wildfires in Alberta
Red Deer County says Fire Services have sent equipment and firefighters to assist with wildfires across the province. On May 4, the County states personnel responded to a request for assistance from t...
May 11, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation
The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services and officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation. When Thursday...
May 11, 2023 Crews at work on May 11, 2023. (Alberta Wildifire)
Alberta regulator says Imperial Oil faces more water problems at Kearl oilsands mine
Imperial Oil is facing more wastewater problems at its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta. The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued a notice of non-compliance to the company after chemicals associ...
May 11, 2023
Heat advisories for Alberta and B.C., temperatures set to soar 15 degrees over normal
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has blanketed all of Alberta and most of British Columbia in special heat advisories as daytime temperatures are expected to soar up to 15 degrees above normal over the ...
May 11, 2023
Military deployed to Alberta
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has begun to move out to support Alberta as the province battles unprecedented wildfires.According to the Alberta government, troops from 3rd Battalion, Princess Patric...
May 11, 2023
UCP, NDP leaders set to make announcements in Calgary as election campaign continues
Alberta's election campaign continues with United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith and NDP Leader Rachel Notley both scheduled to make announcements in Calgary today.Voters go to the polls on May 29...
May 11, 2023
Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of F...
May 11, 2023
Voters hear from local candidates during provincial election forum hosted by Red Deer Chamber
Healthcare, education, the economy and Alberta's relationship with the federal government were among the topics discussed during a provincial election forum held at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Wednesda...
May 10, 2023
Local Alberta NDP candidates share plans to help seniors
Local candidates for the Alberta NDP shared with Red Deerians on Wednesday their plans geared towards helping seniors. Red Deer-South NDP candidate Michelle Baer and Red Deer-North candidate Jaelene T...
May 10, 2023