Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Sledge Hockey Try It event a success
A free Sledge Hockey Try It event held at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre on Saturday provided those interested in the sport a unique opportunity.The event was held in honour of the 20th anniversary of...
Feb 22, 2025
Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents
EDMONTON - A private surgical company at the heart of allegations the Alberta government interfered to secure overpriced medical contracts was billing taxpayers more than twice as much per procedure t...
Feb 21, 2025
Red Deer RCMP warn public about the dangers of 'swatting'
In recent weeks, several fabricated calls reporting false emergencies have been received by Red Deer RCMP.This practice is sometimes known as 'swatting'; it involves the caller falsely reporting a vio...
Feb 21, 2025
5.1 earthquake shakes Vancouver, Victoria and other southwest B.C. cities
VANCOUVER - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has shaken Vancouver, Victoria and other cites on B.C.'s southwest coast. Natural Resources Canada says the quake was centred 24 kilometre...
Feb 21, 2025
Fans from coast to coast celebrate Canada's epic win over U.S. in 4 Nations final
MONTREAL - Elated fans across the country are celebrating Canada's victory over the United States in the hotly-anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off final. Against a politically-charged backdrop, Canada's Co...
Feb 20, 2025
McDavid the hero as Canada bests U.S. 3-2 in OT to win 4 Nations Face-Off final
BOSTON - Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. The Edmonton Oilers captain took a pass off from Mitch Marn...
Feb 20, 2025
Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee shares 2024 highs and lows
Sylvan Lake's volunteer Urgent Care Committee (UCC) was busy last year, fundraising over $79,000 to support the Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (AACS), which saw 20,247 patients in 2024. Patient numb...
Feb 20, 2025
New trial dates set for Red Deer nurse practitioner accused of sexual assault
New trial dates have been set for a nurse practitioner from Red Deer accused of sexual assault. Christopher Moon Mah, 45, is scheduled for trial in Drumheller Court of Justice from Feb. 6-12, 2026. He...
Feb 20, 2025
Red Deer Curling Centre celebrates 125 years
The Red Deer Curling Centre is celebrating a major milestone this month.On Feb 21-22, they'll hold a bonspiel and social at the Pidherney Centre to celebrate its 125th anniversary of being a fixture i...
Feb 20, 2025
New poll says 27% of Canadians view the United States as an 'enemy' country
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians - 27 per cent - now see the United States as an "enemy" country, while another 30 per cent still say they consider the U.S. an ally. ...
Feb 20, 2025