Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
New flood maps by provincial government helps communities prepare for the future
The Government of Alberta has finalized new flood mapping for multiple communities throughout the province, including in Red Deer.The map was created to not only raise awareness but also help communit...
May 27, 2025
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law
OTTAWA - The federal government has moved to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy. Prime Minister Mark Carne...
May 27, 2025
Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs; report
A new report is warning the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to keep up with the rate of surrendering.The report, written ...
May 27, 2025
Sundre area sets new temperature record for May 26
A daily maximum temperature record was set in the Sundre area on Monday. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), a new record high of 27.7 degrees Celsius was set in the Sundre area...
May 27, 2025
Red Deer County urges caution with dry, windy conditions expected
Red Deer County Protective Services is asking residents to be extra cautious with dry weather expected in the near future.The county says despite plenty of recent rainfall, the county may experience l...
May 26, 2025
Premier Smith appoints ministers and MLAs to cabinet policy committees
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has unveiled the names of the ministers and MLAs who will serve on the government's cabinet policy committee.On Monday, Smith said she's proud of those who are stepping ...
May 26, 2025
ENDED: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Red Deer
This weather advisory has ended. -- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer and region. As of 4:14 p.m., ECCC is tracking a cluster of severe...
May 26, 2025
Some residents in northern Alberta on alert as wildfires burn out of control
Residents of two areas in northern Alberta are on alert as out-of-control wildfires burn closer and closer to their homes.People living in Swan Hills, roughly 221 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, hav...
May 26, 2025
Carney will not take up Trudeau's question period tradition
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday - but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made i...
May 26, 2025
Alberta changing rules to ensure 'age-appropriate' books in schools
Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure that only what it calls "age-appropriate'' books are available in school libraries.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the move was spurre...
May 26, 2025