Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2022
Rebels lose their first game of season against Winnipeg ICE
After a 15-game winning streak to start the season, the Red Deer Rebels lost their first game 3-1 on Tuesday against the Winnipeg ICE at the Wayne Fleming Arena.This season, the Rebels have beat a fra...
Nov 8, 2022
CP NewsAlert: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wins legislature seat
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is back in the Legislature after winning a seat more than seven years after she left. Smith has defeated four opponents to win the byelection in th...
Nov 8, 2022
Thurber Remembrance Day ceremony once again amazes in honouring those who've served
For the first time since 2019, a rousing, tear-inducing service of remembrance like ones the school had become acclaimed for hosting pre-pandemic, took place at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High Scho...
Nov 8, 2022