Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
2nd annual Afro-Caribbean Festival bringing culture to downtown Red Deer Aug. 17 & 18
The second annual Afro Caribbean Festival is coming to Red Deer's downtown Aug. 17 & 18.Hosted by the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta (ACCoCA), the free-to-attend festival offers a uni...
Aug 11, 2024
Gold medallists McIntosh, Katzberg carry Canada's flag as Paris Olympic Games close
PARIS - The Paris Olympics are over. And so is a historic Games for Canada. Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg carried the Canadian flag into the closing ceremony of the Paris Games on Sunday after he...
Aug 11, 2024
Discovery Canyon reopens at River Bend after water quality concerns
The Discovery Canyon water feature in Red Deer, which unexpectedly had to close in late July due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria, is once again open.Located at River Bend, water continued to pump...
Aug 10, 2024
Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday
Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return home. Richard Ireland told an online news conference on Saturday that details on the exact time of the annou...
Aug 10, 2024