Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta NDP launches significant plan to connect 1 million residents with family doctor
The Alberta NDP has put forth a plan they say would connect one million Albertans to a family doctor.Announced Wednesday by party leader Rachel Notley, the plan is said to be a critical step in ending...
Feb 15, 2023
Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation
CALGARY, AB - Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil and gas agenda.Poilievre told report...
Feb 15, 2023
Red Deerian scratches his way to $1.5 million
Editor's Note: Due to significant amounts of online harassment suffered by local lottery winners recently, moving forward, rdnewsNOW has decided to no longer publish the names, likenesses or images of...
Feb 15, 2023
Canadians should get info on how much alcohol is in a standard drink: Bennett
OTTAWA - Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett says Canadians deserve to know how much alcohol is in a standard-sized drink, but she is not committing to mandate that companies put tha...
Feb 15, 2023
Feds restrict funding of research with foreign agencies deemed to pose security risk
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is tightening its policy on bankrolling research with foreign entities that might pose a risk to national security. The government says "a sensitive research ar...
Feb 15, 2023
Red Deer dealing with severe lack of doctors accepting new patients
The alarm is being sounded after it recently became apparent that not a single one of the 93 doctors connected to Red Deer's Primary Care Network (PCN) is currently accepting new patients.On the PCN's...
Feb 15, 2023
Percentage of permanent residents becoming Canadian citizens in decline: StatCan data
StatCan numbers reveal the percentage of permanent residents who become Canadians has plummeted over the past 20 years. The Institute for Canadian Citizenship says Statistics Canada data points to a 4...
Feb 15, 2023
Concerns raised over possible changes to Alberta Fish and Wildlife
EDMONTON - Some scientists and conservation groups say crucial expertise within Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is being broken up and dispersed to ministries that may not share the same prior...
Feb 14, 2023
Russian bomber intercepted near Alaska as search continues for downed 'objects'
OTTAWA - After days of shooting down unidentified "objects," fighter jets from Canada and the United States were scrambled Monday night to intercept four Russian military aircraft as they buzzed North...
Feb 14, 2023
Province announces $10 million to help Grade 1 students catch up
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding that it says will help students overcome the barriers that were imposed by COVID-19 disruptions.The province is providing an additional...
Feb 14, 2023