Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Voters take to polls in Alberta by-election to choose new legislature member
Political observers suggest that even if the United Conservative candidate retains a northern Alberta seat for the governing party in today's (March 15) by-election, it will be a loss for Premier Jaso...
Mar 15, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to speak virtually to Canadian Parliament
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address Parliament this morning, the latest in a series of virtual visits as he pleads for international aid. The Russian invasion of U...
Mar 15, 2022
'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine
A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back...
Mar 14, 2022
Red Deer Public trustees identify top capital priorities
The Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public Schools has identified its top priorities for the 2023-2026 Three Year Capital Plan. Priorities include:The modernization with addition at Hunting Hills (buil...
Mar 14, 2022
NDP wants tighter restrictions on coal mining
Alberta's Opposition New Democrats say they will retable a private member's bill in the legislature that would place tight restrictions on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.Leader Rachel Notley says ...
Mar 14, 2022
Poilievre pitches to new immigrants, as Brown attacks him over 2015 niqab ban bill
OTTAWA - Patrick Brown, the newest entrant in the Conservative leadership race, kicked off his campaign by blasting opponent Pierre Poilievre over his presence in the party in 2015 when it pushed crea...
Mar 14, 2022
No good outcome for premier in northern Alberta byelection, say political scientists
Political scientists say there will be one clear loser in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection tomorrow, but it's not any of the candidates.No matter who wins, they say Alberta Premier Jason Kenn...
Mar 14, 2022
Red Cross chief: Ukraine war 'nothing short of a nightmare'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The ongoing Russian war on Ukraine has become "nothing short of a nightmare" for those living in besieged cities, a top Red Cross official said Monday, calling for s...
Mar 14, 2022
Paralympic sport in a far better place thanks to Canada's McKeever, Westlake, Bridges
When Billy Bridges first made the national Para-hockey team back in 1998, players had to buy their own Canada jerseys off the rack at a sporting goods store. They paid to have their names ironed on th...
Mar 14, 2022
Rebels' star Arshdeep Bains talks 'dream come true' signing with hometown Canucks
At the time of signing his first pro contract with the Vancouver Canucks this week, Arshdeep Bains had 82 points in 55 games for the Red Deer Rebels this season.That was good enough to sit alone atop ...
Mar 12, 2022