Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Review of oilsands cleanup funding program needs public input, says Alberta NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition says a government review of the program that's supposed to ensure oilsands companies can clean up their mines was conducted too privately and should have b...
Jan 27, 2023
Pierre Poilievre tells Tory caucus cities are turning into 'crime zones'
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doubled down on his belief that "everything feels broken" Friday, as he laced into Prime Minster Justin Trudeau for suggesting otherwise. Poilievre addres...
Jan 27, 2023
Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines
HALIFAX - Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren't hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits. Across Cana...
Jan 27, 2023