Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Lacombe city council approved substantial pay raise in September
Lacombe city council members gave themselves a hefty raise this past summer, and the mayor is defending it.The increases to council remuneration - outlined in the Council Remuneration and Expenses Pol...
Dec 22, 2021
Alberta adds 1,346 new cases of COVID-19 in one day
The active COVID-19 caseload in Alberta is now 7,065, up 1,020 in the last day alone. This with the province adding 1,346 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The province also did 11,516 tests...
Dec 22, 2021
Mayor Johnston describes Red Deerians as "Resilient" in year-end interview
City of Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston has one word to describe local residents: resilient.In a year-end interview on Tuesday, Mayor Johnston discussed the struggles and successes the city has gone throu...
Dec 22, 2021
Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers
Canada's federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several member...
Dec 22, 2021
NHL players officially not going to Beijing Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns
The NHL won't be going to the Beijing Olympics. The official announcement, confirmed to The Canadian Press on Tuesday by a person with direct knowledge of the decision, comes amid COVID-19 concerns th...
Dec 22, 2021
World Juniors attendance will be limited to 50 per cent
Attendance at the 2022 IIHF World Juniors will unfortunately be limited to 50 per cent of capacity.The Government of Alberta announced temporary targeted measures Tuesday afternoon which limit venues ...
Dec 21, 2021
Albertans asked to cut down contacts over holidays, plus temporary targeted measures
COVID-19 statistics reported today are below...Alberta is introducing new mandatory health measures that will take effect before Christmas as the Omicron variant threatens to wreak havoc in the provin...
Dec 21, 2021
NDP MLA resigns from caucus after RCMP searches home
EDMONTON - A member of the Alberta Opposition has left caucus after reporting he is involved in a criminal investigation.NDP Leader Rachel Notley says Edmonton-South legislature member Thomas Dang has...
Dec 21, 2021
Alberta expands eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots
Alberta is opening up COVID-19 booster shot eligibility to anyone 18 and older.Starting immediately, anyone 18+ who has received a second dose at least five months ago can book a third one.The governm...
Dec 21, 2021
Red Deer's Joan Donald bestowed with Alberta's highest honour
Red Deer's Joan Donald has been recognized with a prestigious provincial honour.Donald is one of 15 Albertans that has been honoured with the Alberta Order of Excellence award which recognizes extraor...
Dec 21, 2021