Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study
EDMONTON - The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded. "This event was caused b...
Mar 23, 2023
Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source
OTTAWA - A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these cha...
Mar 23, 2023
Parks Canada says new reservation system working well as bookings open in busy Banff
CALGARY - Parks Canada says its new online reservation system to book camping sites and other activities at national parks appears to have worked well during its first week of operations. The site was...
Mar 23, 2023
Alberta proposes changes to make adoption more affordable
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a series of proposals that it says will ensure more children can find their forever homes.The new provincial budget includes $4 million in new ...
Mar 22, 2023
Central Alberta communities among those to receive provincial support for rural economic growth
Alberta's government says it is strengthening the work of regional economic development alliances to support economic growth and prosperity throughout the province.Through Budget 2023, Alberta's gover...
Mar 22, 2023
City to host Kinex Arena farewell event
With the twin arenas now open at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre, The City will continue with its plan to decommission the Kinex Arena. The facility will no longer serve as a recreation amenity for the...
Mar 21, 2023
Alberta Government to invest two billion into municipal funding over next three years
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Budget 2023 will be making an investment into the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF). According to the province, baseline capital funding for municipalities is set at ...
Mar 21, 2023
Alberta premier says changes coming to ensure prompt reporting of oilsands spills
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith says laggardly public notification of Imperial Oil oilsands wastewater spills has illuminated the need for Alberta to ensure future alarms are sounded quicker. Smith ...
Mar 21, 2023
Red Deer man sentenced in local homicide
A Red Deer man charged in a local homicide has been sentenced to over six-and-a-half years in jail along with a lifetime firearms ban. Dustin Mitchell, 27, was sentenced to 79 months behind bars in Re...
Mar 21, 2023
Red Deer's Leo 'Lyon' Bonin fighting for title shot, top amateur featherweight ranking
A Red Deer fighter is looking to punch his ticket to a future title shot with a win at the upcoming Unified 50 MMA event.Leo 'Lyon' Bonin (4-2-0) will take on Dartmouth, Nova Scotia's Abdel Abdelaziz ...
Mar 21, 2023