Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Central Alberta Drug Treatment Court celebrates one year anniversary
The Central Alberta Drug Treatment Court (CADTC) has celebrated their one-year anniversary. The CADTC is a pre-sentence justice alternative for individuals facing charges driven by active addiction. T...
Nov 10, 2022
Remembrance Day 2022 ceremonies in central Alberta this Friday
No matter where you are living in central Alberta, there are ceremonies taking place across the region for this year's Remembrance Day. On Friday, November 11, the Red Deer Legion will be hosting a ce...
Nov 10, 2022
Veterans affairs minister stands firm on record in face of anger, call to resign
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay is standing firm in the face of frustration over the Liberal government's treatment of ill and injured veterans and even a call for him to resign. ...
Nov 10, 2022
Danielle Smith's lobbying record holds clues to her governing agenda, observers say
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promised to focus on the concerns of everyday people after winning a seat in the legislature Tuesday, but observers say other clues to her agenda can be found...
Nov 10, 2022
Residential plowing in Red Deer to begin next week, City says
The City of Red Deer says residential snow clearing will begin next week as crews have been removing snow from city streets after nine days of near-constant snowfall. At this time, as Purple Routes ar...
Nov 09, 2022
Growing stronger: farmers at Agri-Trade innovate and adapt to global industry challenges
From increasing costs, governmental regulations, and environmental changes, it's undeniable that Canadian farmers have gone through their fair share of unique challenges over the past few years. Howev...
Nov 09, 2022
Rimbey RCMP respond to workplace fatality
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is investigating a workplace fatality in central Alberta this week. On Nov. 8, at 11:00 a.m., Rimbey RCMP received a report of a workplace accident involving ...
Nov 09, 2022
Some record low temps in central Alberta this week
A number of central Alberta communities have seen some record low temperatures this week. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, another cold night led to 33 daily minimum temperature rec...
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Premier Smith wins "nail-biter" by-election and promises to put money into Albertans wallets
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Calling it a nail biter, Premier Danielle Smith addressed supporters Tuesday evening in Medicine Hat after winning a by-election in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat.Smith cam...
Nov 09, 2022
Premier Danielle Smith returns to Alberta legislature with byelection win
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is heading back to the legislature. Smith defeated four challengers to win a byelection Tuesday night in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat. She has been...
Nov 09, 2022