Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
2024 Alberta Open Championship draws central Alberta golfers
The Alberta Golf 2024 Alberta Open Championship tees off August 13-15 and multiple central Alberta golfers will be throwing their visors in the ring.The following local golfers will be participating:B...
Aug 12, 2024
Trial of Coutts protesters resumes after men convicted of mischief, weapons charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Lawyers for two men convicted of mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., are scheduled to appear in court today as the case moves toward sentencing. A jury on Aug. 2 also...
Aug 12, 2024
Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today
HINTON, Alta. - Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today. Parks...
Aug 12, 2024