Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith to speak with Trudeau about help for wildfires
EDSON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to speak by phone with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today to discuss possible help for wildfires raging in the province.Smith is also scheduled to pr...
May 08, 2023
Town of Sylvan Lake hosts first Lemonade Day this August to teach youth about business
The Town of Sylvan Lake couldn't be fresher this summer. On Saturday, August 12, the Town will be hosting their very first Sylvan Lake Lemonade Day for youth to open and operate their own lemonade sta...
May 08, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to provide update on provincial wildfire situation
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to provide an update on the province's ongoing wildfires later this afternoon. A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. MDT. Smith will be joined by Public...
May 08, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation (May 7, 6:10 p.m.)
Provincial government officials say more than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.Those evacuated due to wildfires are asked to register at loc...
May 07, 2023
Ponoka RCMP advise of police incident, advise residents to shelter in place
UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. May 8, 2023Ponoka RCMP have made an arrest in connection with the ongoing police incident in Ponoka County. Mounties say there is no longer a risk to the community.Police say a repo...
May 07, 2023
Alberta wildfire update: May 7
Officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenSunday, May 7 3:30 p.m.LocationAlberta Emergency Management Agency ...
May 07, 2023
Alberta officials hoping cooler weather and showers slow wildfires
EDMONTON - Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected to deliver some relief for firefighters as they continue to battle wildfires that threaten communities in northern Alberta, but provincial...
May 07, 2023