Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Health Minister confident in downward trending COVID numbers
Beginning the week of March 23, Alberta Health is only sharing new COVID-19 data with the public on Wednesdays, barring extenuating circumstances. rdnewsNOW will continue to report them as they are up...
May 11, 2022
The latest on the first official Conservative leadership debate in Edmonton
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership hopefuls are set to square off in the first official debate of the race. Here are the latest developments. All times eastern: 7 p.m. Dozens of Conservatives are lining...
May 11, 2022
Alberta government says it is fighting a backdoor federal long gun registry
The provincial government says new federal rules on the sale and transfer of non-restricted firearms will do little to reduce gun crime and represents another needless intrusion in the lives of law-ab...
May 11, 2022
Ottawa approves new $10B loan guarantee for the Trans Mountain pipeline project
OTTAWA - The federal government has approved a new, approximately $10-billion loan guarantee for the Trans Mountain pipeline project. The guarantee was approved by cabinet on April 29 through the Cana...
May 11, 2022
Province announces more help to protect places of worship
The provincial government says it is expanding the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program so that vulnerable organizations can be reimbursed for already made security upgrades. Government officials s...
May 11, 2022
Province amending bereavement bill
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government is amending its bereavement bill following criticism that it allowed leave for stillbirths and miscarriages but was silent on abortions.READ MORE: Alberta bill pr...
May 11, 2022
Rusty travellers, uneven flight volumes slowing airport security lines: Minister
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says Canada's airport security agency is increasing its staffing, but that a lack of workers is not the main culprit for the unacceptable delays passengers ar...
May 11, 2022
Canadian government charters flights for Ukrainians fleeing war
OTTAWA - Three Canadian charter flights to bring Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion will depart Poland in the coming weeks. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the flights will be available to som...
May 11, 2022
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis hears public opinion on Jackpot Casino relocation
Red Deerians can voice their opinions directly to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) on the potential relocation of the Jackpot Casino.The City of Red Deer received a letter from the AGLC on A...
May 10, 2022
Conservative leadership candidates to meet face-to-face in Edmonton for next debate
EDMONTON - Conservatives tuning into the next leadership debate hope to see the six candidates vying for the party's top job lay off the personal attacks, says one campaign manager. "I want the candid...
May 10, 2022