Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Canadian Armed Forces says it's on track to meet this year's recruitment goal
OTTAWA - More Canadians have expressed an interest in joining the military since U.S. President Donald Trump took office - but the Canadian Armed Forces isn't attributing that spike to Trump and his t...
Feb 19, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith to give update on response to health corruption allegations
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update today on the government's response to allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Health Minister ...
Feb 19, 2025
Trial dates set for three of four charged in Innisfail murder
Trial dates have been set for three of four people charged in relation to the 2020 homicide of 38-year-old Blackfalds resident, Ryan James Gudwer. Thomas Jeffrey Houle, 28, Amber Loretta Knickle, 25, ...
Feb 18, 2025
More homes coming to two newer Sylvan Lake areas if amendments pass
A slew of additional residential units could be coming to two relatively new neighbourhoods in Sylvan Lake.Iron Gate, which goes back to 2018, and Grayhawk, going back to 2021, will begin an expansion...
Feb 18, 2025
Three Hills RCMP look to identify identity fraud suspect
RCMP in Three Hills are hoping the public can help them identify a woman who allegedly conducted identity fraud at a local bank in December.It was Dec. 10, 2024 when the woman attended at ATB branch i...
Feb 18, 2025
Here's the latest on the crash of a Delta plane at Toronto's Pearson airport
A Delta Air Lines plane heading from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped on the tarmac at Pearson airport on Monday afternoon, injuring multiple passengers. Here's the latest on the crash after...
Feb 18, 2025
Lack of special teams success proves costly in Rebels loss to Oil Kings
The Red Deer Rebels played a solid overall game but costly mistakes, untimely penalties, and lack of powerplay success were the difference.They fell 5-2 to the Edmonton Oil Kings in front of over 6,90...
Feb 17, 2025
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during t...
Feb 17, 2025
Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' favourite slogan - "axe the tax" - has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living. But ...
Feb 17, 2025
Here's the latest on the crash of a Delta plane at Toronto's Pearson airport
TORONTO - A Delta Air Lines plane heading from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed at Pearson airport on Monday afternoon. Images posted on social media show the plane flipped over on the tarmac. Here's th...
Feb 17, 2025