Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Media question restrictions apply only to Alberta premier, cabinet ministers say
EDMONTON - Three Alberta cabinet ministers say the government's new question restriction policy for media applies only to Premier Danielle Smith. Kaycee Madu, Adriana LaGrange and Demetrios Nicolaides...
Apr 17, 2023
Here's what happens to federal services if public servants strike on Wednesday
OTTAWA - The union representing over 155,000 public servants says if a deal isn't reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, it will launch a strike this Wednesday. The Public Servi...
Apr 17, 2023
Rebels round 2 playoff tickets versus Blades now on sale
The Red Deer Rebels return home with a two-game lead in their best-of-seven WHL Eastern Conference Semifinals series versus the Saskatoon Blades. The Rebels won the first two games of the series at th...
Apr 17, 2023
Calgary Flames part ways with general manager Brad Treliving
CALGARY - Brad Treliving has left the Calgary Flames after nine seasons as general manager, the team announced Monday. The Flames, in a release posted to the team's website, said the two sides agreed ...
Apr 17, 2023
Ottawa seeks better reporting on environmental emergencies after Kearl oilsands leak
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is taking the first step towards an improved reporting process for environmental emergencies following a leak of wastewater from an oilsands mine in Alb...
Apr 17, 2023
With strike mandate in hand, federal union expected to make an announcement Monday
OTTAWA - Canada's largest federal public service union is expected to reveal what came of last-ditch talks over the weekend after threatening the largest strike against a single employer in Canada's h...
Apr 17, 2023
Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy regulator is reconsidering a project it approved months ago after receiving a critical report on Fort Hills Energy's plan to mine oilsands from a unique carbon-storing wetl...
Apr 17, 2023
Rebels take 2-0 series lead over Blades following 5-2 win in Saskatoon
The Red Deer Rebels have taken a 2-0 best of seven series lead over the Blades following a 5-2 victory in Saskatoon Sunday night.The win puts the Rebels in a favourable position heading into Game 3 of...
Apr 16, 2023
City council preview: Trio of key items on Monday's agenda at Red Deer City Hall
Red Deer city council will debate three key items at its meetings on April 17.They include finalizing the tax rate bylaws. The tax rate was set during recent budget talks at 4.61 per cent but requires...
Apr 15, 2023
Round 2, Game 1: Rebels steal home-ice advantage with series-opening win over Blades
The second round of the WHL playoffs is officially a go, as the Red Deer Rebels topped the Saskatoon Blades in game one Friday night by a score of 3-1.If their first post-season tilt of 2023 is any in...
Apr 14, 2023