Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 6, 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 6, 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 4, 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 4, 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 3, 2025
'We've done the impossible': Calgarians get back personalized 1988 Olympic bricks
CALGARY - Some people say it with flowers. Some with an engagement ring. For Keith Beggs, it was a brick surrounded by mortar and placed at Calgary's Olympic Plaza that showed his true intent for the ...
Jan 3, 2025
Hockey Canada picks up the pieces after another quarterfinal exit at world junior
OTTAWA - Hockey Canada executive Scott Salmond says "the buck stops" with him. The country's men's under-20 team was eliminated from the world junior hockey championship in the quarterfinals for a sec...
Jan 3, 2025
Red Deer Photo radar locations for January 2025
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP have released their photo radar locations for the month of January.Mobile units will be operating in the following neighbourhoods:Glendale, Normandeau, Highland ...
Jan 3, 2025
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he's seeking the party's nomination to run as a candidate in Edmonton.The Edmonton-Strathcona seat became vacant after former NDP leader and premier Rachel Notley...
Jan 3, 2025
Care for Newcomers event skates new residents into Canadian tradition
On January 2, Bower Ponds played host to a gliding group of newcomer Canadians who attended the Care for Newcomers' annual Learn to Skate event. Running for 14 years, the free event provides youth and...
Jan 2, 2025