Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich. Barber and Lich are co-accused of mischief, intimida...
Jan 06, 2025
RDP launches solar photovoltaic installation micro-credential
Red Deer Polytechnic is offering a new micro-credential masterclass in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation.The micro-credential is in collaboration with Stardust Solar, an award-winning, registered p...
Jan 06, 2025
In his words: Justin Trudeau on his resignation as Liberal leader
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he plans to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister once the party has chosen his replacement. He's asked the Liberal party presiden...
Jan 06, 2025
Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race
Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.He is speaking to reporters outside his residence in Ottawa this morning.He also...
Jan 06, 2025
Number of Albertans receiving income support reaches highest total since 2019
Government data shows the number of Albertans receiving provincial income support has reached a five-year high.As of October, almost 57,500 residents were getting income support.Comparing the same mon...
Jan 06, 2025
Trudeau to step down as prime minister
Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.He also says Governor General Mary Simon has agreed with his request to prorogue...
Jan 06, 2025
The Latest: Justin Trudeau to address media after calls for his resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing media this morning from his residence in Ottawa as a growing number of his MPs call for his resignation. This is his first planned news conference ...
Jan 06, 2025
Regina Pats edge Rebels 4-3 in overtime
The Red Deer Rebels forced overtime with a late third-period goal but the Regina Pats scored in the extra frame in a 4-3 loss on Saturday.In overtime, the Rebels got robbed on a two-on-one opportunity...
Jan 04, 2025
AHS reports temporary closure to Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
Alberta Health Services announced on Saturday evening that due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) closed early on Saturday and will a...
Jan 04, 2025
Alberta Parks reports high visitor numbers, satisfaction levels in 2024
The province says 2024 marked a very successful year for Alberta Parks. This past year, more than 228,000 camping reservations were processed in Alberta, and the province says that over 2.3 million pe...
Jan 03, 2025