Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Lawyers make final arguments for acquittal of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - An Ottawa court is expected to hear final arguments for acquittal from the legal teams of two "Freedom Convoy" figureheads today. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are fighting criminal charges fo...
Aug 19, 2024
Tornado Watch issued for Red Deer and surrounding regions
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Red Deer and the surrounding area. Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderst...
Aug 18, 2024
Miette Hot Springs reopens, but wildfire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed
Parks Canada says Miette Hot Springs, a popular feature of Jasper National Park, has reopened as crews continue to fight a wildfire that's keeping the rest of the park closed. Parks Canada issued a st...
Aug 18, 2024
Local Wish families want YOU to sign up for September's Make-A-Wish Heroes Challenge in Red Deer
There's still time to become a Make-A-Wish superstar ahead of this September's Heroes Challenge, taking place in Red Deer. The event will pit teams of six, including Wish Kid captains, against one ano...
Aug 17, 2024
Jasper residents returning home
Residents of Jasper, Alberta, are returning home after a massive wildfire forced them out over three weeks ago. The fires destroyed more than 300 buildings, which equates to 800 housing units. The que...
Aug 16, 2024 (Parks Canada)
Broke and broken: Report says Canada's public transit in critical funding state
OTTAWA - A new analysis warns that Canada's major cities are struggling to keep their transit systems running, and says public transit is heading for a "downward spiral" unless major new streams of op...
Aug 16, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber joins calls for immediate action to prevent national rail stoppages
The Red Deer District Chamber has joined Chambers and Boards of Trade across Canada expressing its deep concern for the impending CPKC and CN Rail work stoppages that would affect Canada's Class 1 rai...
Aug 16, 2024
Residents set to enter their homes for the first time in fire-ravaged Jasper townsite
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - Some residents of the Municipality of Jasper are set to return to the town today after a massive wildfire forced them out more than three weeks ago. Jasper Mayor Richard Irel...
Aug 16, 2024
RCMP warn residents of QR code scams
Red Deer RCMP are alerting residents of scams involving quick response (QR) codes, small tags that open a webpage when scanned with a mobile phone camera.Recently, police have discovered scams involvi...
Aug 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September. Smith says the new policy requiring parents to be noti...
Aug 15, 2024