Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation
Officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenTuesday, May 9 3 p.m.LocationAlberta Emergency Management Agency 12...
May 9, 2023
Alberta election campaign continues with Smith in Edmonton, Notley in Lethbridge
The second week of Alberta's election campaign continues as United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is scheduled to make an announcement this morning in Edmonton.The election is set for May 29.Smith...
May 9, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation: May 8, 6:00 p.m
Officials with the provincial government say more than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.The government says those evacuated due to wildfires...
May 9, 2023
Red Deer sea cadet earns prestigious award ranking top 10 in province
A Red Deer sea cadet has been given a prestigious award for ranking in the top 10 of over 700 sea cadets province-wide. At the Cormack Armoury (4402 55 St) on Thursday, Cadet Hannah Bennett, now ranke...
May 9, 2023
Firefighters question Alberta cuts to aerial attack teams as province battles blazes
EDMONTON - Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed. "We could have been difference-makers,"...
May 9, 2023
Favourable forecast may help Alberta firefighting effort, but heat expected to return
Parts of Alberta are experiencing cooler temperatures and even light rain as the province remains under a state of emergency while dozens of wildfires continue raging. The government is warning, howev...
May 9, 2023
Rocky Mountain House RCMP investigate firearms complaints, advise residents to shelter in place
UPDATE 5:15 p.m., May 8, 2023:RCMP says the four suspects were last seen driving a gold-coloured SUV with a cargo box on the roof rack. Alberta RCMP regret not including this information in the previo...
May 8, 2023
Alberta premier apologizes for comments linking COVID vaccinated to Nazi followers
EDMONTON - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith apologized Monday after a 2021 video surfaced of her saying she wouldn't wear a Remembrance Day poppy while comparing those who got the COVID-19 va...
May 8, 2023
Alberta wildfire update, May 8
Starting May 9 at 9 a.m., any Albertan who has evacuated under mandatory order for seven consecutive days or more can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment to help during this difficult ti...
May 8, 2023
Alberta election campaign enters second week after party leaders meet about wildfires
The second week of Alberta's election campaign is underway as the province remains under a state of emergency over wildfires.Voting day is set for May 29.United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smit...
May 8, 2023