Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
RCMP seize drugs, guns, and ammunition from six central Alberta properties
Red Deer Mounties were among several Alberta RCMP officers involved in the seizure of drugs, guns, and ammunition from numerous properties throughout central Alberta this month, including Red Deer. On...
Aug 13, 2024 (Parkland RCMP)
Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed...
Aug 13, 2024
Alberta government announces more support for student mental health
Officials with the provincial government say the extension of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot program will ensure Alberta students have access to additional mental health supports this school year....
Aug 13, 2024 (Dreamstime)