Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
WATCH: COVID update with Health Minister Jason Copping and Dr. Hinshaw
On Wednesday afternoon, Health Minister Jason Copping and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw will give an update on the ongoing work to protect public health.The update is scheduled to beg...
Mar 23, 2022
Fractious April 9 party vote on Alberta premier moves from in-person to mail-in
EDMONTON - The contentious April 9 party vote to determine the fate of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's leadership has been changed from an in-person vote to mail-in ballots. UCP president Cynthia Moore...
Mar 23, 2022
It can happen to anyone: Sylvan Lake and Rocky locals share pain from impaired driving
Two local families were deeply affected in different ways by similarly painful experiences, following collisions with an impaired driver. March 20-26, is National Impaired Driving Prevention Week, rai...
Mar 23, 2022
Political scientist Lori Turnbull says confidence and supply deal is unnecessary
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh could face some tough questions as the ink dries on a newly announced deal that would see his party support the Liberal minority government for the next thre...
Mar 23, 2022
ATB re-commits as CFR title sponsor through 2024
ATB Financial has renewed its agreement to be the title sponsor for Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR).Its deal with the event is for three years, through 2024."We are proud to play an integral role in conti...
Mar 22, 2022
Red Deer County expanding development around Junction 42
Red Deer County is looking to further development in the area of Junction 42.Junction 42 is a commercial development which sprung up in recent years at the intersection of Hwy 42 and the QEII Highway....
Mar 22, 2022
Government announces proposed bill to strengthen Albertans' right to know
The Alberta government has announced new legislation that aims to make it easier for Albertans to make informed decisions about protecting themselves and their communities. If passed, Bill 9, the Publ...
Mar 22, 2022
Q&A: The NDP and Liberals have a confidence and supply agreement. So what is it?
OTTAWA - The Liberals and the NDP have a penned a deal that would keep the minority government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power until 2025 and move ahead on some mutually agreeable polici...
Mar 22, 2022
Alberta NDP talk inflation with Red Deer woman facing the effects
Members of Alberta's NDP stopped at Red Deer City Hall on Monday to highlight the impacts of inflation, with one local woman saying she can no longer afford prescribed vitamins for her medical conditi...
Mar 22, 2022
Liberal-NDP deal buys more time for next Conservative leader, but there's a downside
OTTAWA - A new agreement between the federal Liberal government and New Democrats has something important to offer the next Conservative leader: Time. The deal, set to last until 2025, sees the NDP pl...
Mar 22, 2022