Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit
OTTAWA - The head of the European Union says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen to Europe as the continent shifts its fuel sources away from Russia. In an email interview with The Canadia...
Mar 6, 2023
Rebels give up late lead in OT loss to Bedard-led Pats
For one last time, the Red Deer Rebels took on Connor Bedard Saturday night on the road in Regina.A night after Bedard singlehandedly took down the CHL's top team -- the Winnipeg Ice -- with five poin...
Mar 4, 2023
Ministers Jean and Sawhney elaborate on hydrogen, SMR tech talks after South Korea trip
Two ministers in Premier Danielle Smith's Cabinet have returned from South Korea with positive feedback on meetings they had regarding hydrogen and small modular reactor (SMR) opportunities.Brian Jean...
Mar 4, 2023
Finance Minister and Chamber discuss budget's benefits to business owners
Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews broke down the budget on Friday for members of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce.Toews says the budget helps members of the Chamber -- that is to sa...
Mar 3, 2023
N.W.T. says lack of notice on oilsands tailings spill goes against deal with Alberta
Alberta didn't live up to the terms of a deal it has with the Northwest Territories to inform it about threats to its shared watershed after two major oilsands tailings spills, the territory's environ...
Mar 3, 2023
$30 million for Red Deer Regional Airport means increased access and safety
The 2023 provincial budget's $30 million for expansion of Red Deer Regional Airport is being lauded by local leaders.Expansion is expected to take two years to complete, and is representative of the a...
Mar 3, 2023
Local brew supports Dress for Success Central Alberta this Int'l Women's Day
A locally brewed beer is once again helping support one agency's vision around International Women's Day, which falls on March 8.The brew is a Raspberry Blonde called The Classiest Yet by Field & ...
Mar 3, 2023
Mayor Johnston and Alberta Municipalities give budget reaction
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston says this year's budget is a good news story.He's curious most of all to find out more about just how the $321 million allotted for Red Deer hospital expansion over the nex...
Mar 3, 2023
Province to increase investments in continuing care
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is highlighting its funding allocations for continuing care. As part of Budget 2023, which was unveiled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the province is set to s...
Mar 3, 2023
Evidence cannot support Alberta man's robbery convictions: Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it tossed out an Alberta man's robbery-related convictions because the verdicts were unreasonable and cannot be supported by the evidence. Shawn Metzger had b...
Mar 3, 2023