Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Mayor Jean Barclay says 2024 was a "robust" year for the Town of Innisfail, despite the unfortunate challenge of losing councillor, colleague and friend, Don Harrison. Harrison previously served as In...

OTTAWA - Canada kicks off its quest for a 21st title when it takes on Finland tonight to headline the opening day of the 2025 world junior hockey championship. Canada will field a team of top young pr...

This year, Lacombe County has been taking steps to improve the quality of life for its citizens and set the county up for success. "In 2023, we changed our motto to 'success grows here' and I think in...

Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood is proud of what they've been able to accomplish in 2024.He explained, the county continues to be a sought after place to live and to own a business. He points to strong...

Town of Olds Mayor Judy Dahl said 2024 was a challenging year for the community that involved a lot of important decisions that were made. Despite that, she's grateful to have made it through the year...

Avoid getting scammed this holiday season by using caution and following the tips below, provided by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region's Integrated Market Enforcement Team and Provincial Fede...

Students from Deer Meadow School in Olds are feeling the Christmas spirit after delivering 75 stockings to a local seniors' living facility. Helmed by the Grade Eight leadership team, the stockings we...

OTTAWA - Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's k...

OTTAWA - Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year - whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Politi...

EDMONTON - A report from Canada's chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan's assets that the province has argued it should get if it were to le...