Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Parks Canada says Jasper townsite reopens Friday, but only to residents for now
JASPER, AB - Officials say the plan to reopen the fire-ravaged Jasper townsite will go ahead Friday as planned, but only to residents for now.Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says they are acting on conce...
Aug 14, 2024
Alberta government updates Drought Response Plan
The Government of Alberta has released an updated Drought Response Plan that classifies drought stages by river basin.While an initial Drought Response Plan was released in May of 2024, officials say ...
Aug 14, 2024
Red Deer's Rebecca Smith reflects on Paris Olympics, her final games
The 2024 Olympic Games have come to a close, and Red Deer swimmer Rebecca Smith is back home after placing 24th in the 100 metre butterfly race. Smith finished her heat with a time of 58.85 on day one...
Aug 14, 2024 (Supplied/Ian MacNicol)
Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence officially designated as a Municipal Historic Resource
Lacombe city council has officially designated the Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource under the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act. "The Lacombe Nurseries L...
Aug 14, 2024 (City of Lacombe)
Lacombe council approves Land Use Bylaw Red Tape Reduction Strategy
Lacombe city council has endorsed a Planning and Development strategy for bringing forward future Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendments, which pledges to reduce red tape, improve efficiency, and encourage i...
Aug 14, 2024 (City of Lacombe)
Officials to announce details for 'phased re-entry' of Jasper after wildfire
Residents of Jasper, Alta., are to learn further details today about the plan to allow them to return home three weeks after a massive wildfire forced them to flee. Mayor Richard Ireland and field uni...
Aug 14, 2024
Air quality advisory issued for Red Deer area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality advisory for the Red Deer area (and other parts of Alberta) due to wildfire smoke.There is poor air quality and reduced visibilit...
Aug 14, 2024
Closing arguments set to continue in trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in launching the ...
Aug 14, 2024
Debbie Baich resigns as mayor of Rocky Mountain House
Debbie Baich has resigned as mayor of Rocky Mountain House.Baich was elected in 2021, beating then incumbent Tammy Burke, as well as Jeanette Marie de Boer.The Town confirms Baich resigned officially ...
Aug 13, 2024
Central Alberta students get their finger on the pulse at AHS career camp
Central Alberta students had a chance to get hands-on experience in a variety of professions during the Healthcare Career Exploration Day held at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.On August 13, ab...
Aug 13, 2024