Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta declares state of emergency in response to wildfire situation
At 5 p.m. Saturday, Premier Danielle Smith announced that Alberta has declared a state of emergency in response to the wildfire situation. Declaring a state of emergency is a legal mechanism, Smith ex...
May 6, 2023
Premier says more than 24,000 forced from homes by Alberta wildfires
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says an emergency management cabinet committee is set to meet this afternoon as the number of wildfire evacuees in the province has grown to more than 24,000. Smith says th...
May 6, 2023
Health care rally held to reiterate demand for transition plan and task force
The Society for Hospital Expansion in Central Alberta (SHECA) held a rally outside Red Deer City Hall on Saturday.For close to 10 years, the organization has been calling on the province to urgently m...
May 6, 2023
Premier Smith updates Albertans on wildfire situation
On Saturday afternoon, UCP Leader Danielle Smith gave an update on Alberta's response to 100+ wildfires burning across the province.You can watch the press conference below:Smith noted there will be d...
May 6, 2023
Wildfire Evacuation Orders in place for many parts of central Alberta
The Town of Fox Creek has issued a Wildfire Alert. As of 10:28 p.m. on May 5, 2023, officials say this alert is in effect for everyone in Fox Creek and surrounding areas as there is a wildfire burning...
May 5, 2023 Drayton Valley area fire. (Photo credit: Mike Modney)
Central Sport presents Recognition and Celebration Awards at Xplore Sport Day
Central Sport will be presenting their Recognition and Celebration Awards to athletes, teams, and local sport organizations this year at Xplore Sport Day. Presented by the City of Red Deer on May 13, ...
May 5, 2023
Over 78 active wildfires in Alberta; Town of Drayton Valley listed as priority
As of Friday morning, the province has declared 78 active wildfires in Alberta with 19 of them deemed 'out of control', including Brazeau County's near the Town of Drayton Valley.Officials from Albert...
May 5, 2023
More than 13,000 people forced from homes as wildfires burn across Alberta
Alberta emergency officials say more than 13,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes as 78 wildfires burn across the province - 19 of them out of control. An out-of-control 1,500-hectare wil...
May 5, 2023
Preliminary new temperature records set throughout central Alberta again Thursday
The current heat wave throughout much of Alberta this week has resulted in more record high temperatures being broken on Thursday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, a preliminary new ...
May 5, 2023
Province reporting multiple active wildfires across Alberta
The provincial government has provided an update on current wildfire conditions.According to the Government of Alberta, there are 72 active wildfires across the province as of Thursday night, May 4, 2...
May 5, 2023