Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Spring season predicted to be warmer than normal for Red Deer region
Central Albertans should buckle up for a warmer than normal spring, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). While the warmth is sure to be welcomed by residents, Christy Climenhaga,...
Mar 20, 2025
Alberta Premier makes demands during first meeting with PM Carney
The premier of Alberta met with Canada's new prime minister on Thursday for the first time.Danielle Smith says she and Mark Carney had a "very frank discussion" about a variety of topics, and emphasiz...
Mar 20, 2025
Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper
More financial support is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild. It is the largest funding package to be...
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Police respond to hold and secure incident at École Lacombe Junior High School
cole Lacombe Junior High School went into hold and secure yesterday following an incident outside of the school.In a letter to parents, Principal James Matthie wrote an individual, who was not a stude...
Mar 20, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney
Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting today for the first time since he was sworn into office last week.The visit comes a day after Smith's United Conservative Party govern...
Mar 20, 2025
PM Mark Carney expected to call federal election on Sunday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28. Sources would not confirm the specific date of the vote, but federal campaigns mus...
Mar 20, 2025
Poilievre wants 'shovel ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to create what he calls "shovel ready zones" that would have pre-approved permits for major projects resources or energy projects. In a media statem...
Mar 20, 2025
Hitmen hand Rebels third-straight loss in Calgary
The Red Deer Rebels lost their third straight game on Wednesday night in a 5-1 setback to the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome.Hitmen goaltender Daniel Hauser made 21 saves in the victory a...
Mar 19, 2025
Who's footing the bill?: Municipal groups call for government action on unpaid oil and gas taxes
Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) has released a statement expressing concern about unpaid oil and gas property taxes, as the financial burden gets passed to municipalities and their residents instead....
Mar 19, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy. Carney addressed members o...
Mar 19, 2025