Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith opposes assisted-dying expansion as Ottawa eyes delay
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says the province objects to Ottawa's plan to extend eligibility for medically assisted death to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental ill...
Jan 30, 2023
What would it mean if WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over?
OTTAWA - Monday could mark a major milestone in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the World Health Organization stands poised to decide whether or not to declare an end to the global public hea...
Jan 30, 2023
Federal departments failed to spend $38B on promised programs, services last year
OTTAWA - The federal government failed to spend tens of billions of dollars in the last fiscal year on promised programs and services, including new military equipment, affordable housing and support ...
Jan 30, 2023
Parliamentarians return to House of Commons facing rocky economic year
OTTAWA - Economic matters will be top of mind for parliamentarians as they return to Ottawa to kick off a new year in federal politics. Members of Parliament will sit in the House of Commons today for...
Jan 30, 2023
Red Deer family's journey from button battery scare comes full circle with new documentary
A Red Deer mom has turned tragic and terrifying circumstances into art, and hopes those who watch the film she's made will walk away educated and enlightened.Leslie Bangamba was having a relatively no...
Jan 29, 2023
ICE continue to have Rebels' number in battle for East's top spot
One team has had the Red Deer Rebels' number this season, and that is the Winnipeg ICE, who defeated Red Deer 5-1 at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Saturday.Coming in, Red Deer sat one point ahead of Win...
Jan 28, 2023
Rebels dominate Blades with 5-1 victory
Following a 4-2 setback to the Hitmen in Calgary last weekend, the Red Deer Rebels returned to game action with a vengeance Friday night, downing the Saskatoon Blades in convincing fashion, 5-1 at the...
Jan 27, 2023
UPDATE: Owner found for stray pony near Penhold
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit and Livestock Identification Services say they are happy to report that a lost pony in the Penhold area has found its owner. "Apparently this little guy, or gal, is ...
Jan 27, 2023
Alberta Justice spokespeople deliver duelling statements on prosecutor email review
EDMONTON - An Alberta government email review of whether Premier Danielle Smith's office interfered with Crown prosecutors has taken a confusing turn, with duelling statements from two spokespeople on...
Jan 27, 2023
WHO decision on COVID-19 emergency won't effect Canada's response: Tam
OTTAWA - The World Health Organization will announce Monday whether it thinks COVID-19 still represents a global health emergency but Canada's top doctor says regardless of what the international body...
Jan 27, 2023