Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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)
Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone
BANFF, Alta. - The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown. Corrie DiManno says ...
Aug 13, 2024
Copper wire theft cause of multiple power outages
Around 9 p.m. on August 12, a widespread power outage impacted neighbourhoods in east and north Red Deer; but City officials say crews have identified that copper wire theft was the cause of the incid...
Aug 13, 2024
Murder charge laid in fatal Rocky View County shooting
Alberta RCMP have now laid charges in connection with a tragic shooting that occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024. Mounties have charged Edmonton resident 35-year-old Arthur Wayne Penner with...
Aug 13, 2024 (Strathmore RCMP)
Final chapter of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial begins with closing arguments
OTTAWA - The long, drawn-out criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is winding down as lawyers prepare to deliver their final arguments this week. They were among s...
Aug 13, 2024