Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Politics and sports set to collide as Canada, U.S. meet in 4 Nations final
BOSTON - Sports and politics will collide tonight in Boston as archrivals Canada and the United States compete in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off. What might have been initially conceived as an ex...
Feb 20, 2025
Lacombe Police Commission announces chief retirement, appoints replacement
The Lacombe Police Commission has appointed a new Chief of Police, Jason Dobirstein, who will step into the role on June 1. The appointment follows a retirement announcement by long-standing Chief of ...
Feb 19, 2025
Premier Smith, Minister LaGrange stand by denials of wrongdoing in AHS corruption case
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is removing her government's deputy health minister but bucking calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.Smi...
Feb 19, 2025
Educators descend upon Red Deer for central Alberta convention
Educators are gathering in Red Deer this week for the Central Alberta Teachers' Convention.The gathering is happening Feb. 20 and 21 at Red Deer Polytechnic.It includes keynote speakers such as Wade S...
Feb 19, 2025
Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise
OTTAWA - The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislat...
Feb 19, 2025
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