Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Fertilizer greenhouse gas cuts may take longer than Ottawa wants, farm groups say
The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use by 30 per cent kicked up more dust than a tractor on a grid road when it was first announced by the federal Liberal government last su...
Nov 03, 2022
Pristine alpine lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines, study shows
New Alberta government research has found windblown dust from mountaintop removal coal mines has polluted a pristine alpine lake to the point where its waters are as contaminated as lakes downwind fro...
Nov 03, 2022
Clearview school buses not operating November 3
Based on the expected road conditions and severe weather conditions, school buses operated by Clearview Public Schools will not be in service on Thursday, November 3. District officials say the decisi...
Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday's heavy snowfall a stark contrast from last November, City of Red Deer says
It's not just a topic for small-talk today; the weather is top of mind for many central Albertans with the heavy snowfall.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning on Wednesday for the central ...
Nov 02, 2022
Town of Penhold closing Penhold Regional Multiplex due to weather
Due to the extreme winter weather, making travel on area roads dangerous, Town of Penhold administration has announced the closure of the Penhold Regional Multiplex effective 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, ...
Nov 02, 2022
Innisfail RCMP respond to jackknifed semi on QEll
In addition to poor weather and road conditions, motorists along the QE2 near Innisfail are also dealing with detours in the area Wednesday morning. On November 2, 2022 at 4:51 a.m., Innisfail RCMP re...
Nov 02, 2022
"A crown jewel event": Canadian Finals Rodeo expects 30,000 visitors in Red Deer
With some calling it the rodeo "Grey Cup" and "Super Bowl", the 48th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is back in Red Deer on Wednesday. From November 2-6, the CFR will be held at the Peavey ...
Nov 01, 2022
Snowfall Warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding areas
A Snowfall Warning remains in place for most of the southern half of Alberta, including the Red Deer region.Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada say the Snowfall Warning is in eff...
Nov 01, 2022
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science
EDMONTON - The leader of Alberta's Opposition NDP says the proposed pay deal for B.C. doctors is a wakeup call to Premier Danielle Smith to stop threatening to take a wrecking ball to Alberta's health...
Nov 01, 2022
Alberta RCMP remind motorists to be prepared for winter driving
With winter approaching, Ponoka RCMP Traffic Services would like to take the time to remind the users of Alberta's Highways, to prepare for upcoming winter driving. As the temperatures drop and weathe...
Nov 01, 2022