Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta judge investigated for perceived racist remarks won't face sanctions
OTTAWA - The Canadian Judicial Council says it will take no further action against an Alberta judge after receiving a complaint that comments he made about a medical examiner from Nigeria could be per...
Jan 18, 2023
Oilsands execs say a 'just transition' isn't a worry - it's their next big 'boom'
OTTAWA - The CEOs of some of the biggest oilsands companies in Alberta say transitioning their workforce for a net-zero emissions future isn't about cutting jobs, but is about creating them. Cenovus C...
Jan 18, 2023
Alberta to no longer hold federal immigration detainees in provincial jails
The Government of Alberta says it has provided written notice to Ottawa that it is ending an agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The agreement allowed the CBSA to use provincial co...
Jan 18, 2023
Red Deer home sales lower in December but finish the year higher than 2021
Red Deer home sales were lower last month when compared to November and December 2021 but year-to-date figures finished slightly higher than the previous year.According to the latest market update fro...
Jan 18, 2023
Two local nightclubs permanently close this Saturday; 40 year history in Red Deer
The questioned loomed for quite some time, "When will the last nightclubs in Red Deer be closing?" The answer has arrived and it's this Saturday.Last week, the connecting Bellinis Sonic Lounge and Lon...
Jan 18, 2023
Smith says she won't pursue COVID pardon legislation on advice from justice officials
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't introduce legislation to pardon those convicted of COVID-19 public health violations because she has been advised to let the courts handle it. ...
Jan 17, 2023
Premiers want Ottawa to fix the bail system, but are provinces doing enough?
OTTAWA - Premiers are calling on Ottawa to make it harder for some accused people to get bail, but some say that provinces could also do more to hold those who violate their bail conditions accountabl...
Jan 17, 2023
Applications for Alberta's "affordability payments" open Jan. 18
Eligible Albertans will soon be able to apply to receive $600 from the provincial government.The online application portal for the province's affordability payments opens at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Ja...
Jan 17, 2023
Red Deer rental rates much higher than a year ago
Although one bedroom rental accommodations saw modest increases, on average, in Red Deer last month, rental rates remain much higher when compared to the same month last year. According to the latest ...
Jan 17, 2023
Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry
EDMONTON - The federal government has delivered nearly $10 million to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry. The federal money, expected to support 1,600 jobs, is to be augmented by another $3 m...
Jan 17, 2023