Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
August 12 Update: RCMP make one arrest, seek second suspect in Rocky View County shooting
The Alberta RCMP have arrested one suspect and still seek a second in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred on August 6 in Rocky View County, prompting a shelter in place directive in Strathmore....
Aug 12, 2024
Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday
JASPER, AB - People who live in Jasper, Alta., will be allowed to return to the community on Friday, but wildfire officials say they should not expect to spend the night in their homes.Town incident c...
Aug 12, 2024
Canadian Olympians return home after record-setting Summer Games
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Several members of Canada's Olympic team were given a hero's welcome by cheering fans and elated family members at Toronto's Pearson International Airport as they returned home fro...
Aug 12, 2024