Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Overdue hiker in Nordegg area found deceased after three-day search
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are sharing the unfortunate news that an overdue hiker in the Nordegg backcountry has been found deceased.The 55-year-old was noted to RCMP as overdue on Aug. 5. This led to ...
Aug 9, 2024
Major road closure coming to Barrett Drive in Bower area
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions as crews work to replace catch basins, repair concrete sidewalks and curbs, and rehabilitate pavement between Bannerman Cl...
Aug 9, 2024
Traffic disruption happening downtown Red Deer Aug. 12-23
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 49 Avenue and 45 Street as crews work in the area.Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 12 until 4 p.m. on Friday, Augus...
Aug 9, 2024
Canadian men's 4x100 team wins Olympic gold
PARIS - Canada's men's 4x100-metre relay team has claimed Olympic gold. With Andre De Grasse running the anchor leg, the Canadians posted a winning time of 37.5 seconds in Friday's final. South Africa...
Aug 9, 2024
'Bold and brilliant:' Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze
CALGARY - The Alberta wildland firefighter killed while battling a blaze in Jasper National Park last weekend is being remembered for his big personality and sense of humour. Alberta Wildfire spokeswo...
Aug 9, 2024
Doctors urge immediate action by the Alberta government to stabilize health care
A key Alberta doctor advocacy group is calling on the province to move quickly to stabilize emergency rooms and family clinics with fresh funding, amid what they see as a dire situation for acute and ...
Aug 9, 2024
Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor says the city is considering ways to strengthen a key water main for the long term, including replacing it altogether. Jyoti Gondek says in the spring the city could add a li...
Aug 9, 2024
Unemployment rate in Alberta double for younger workers than general population
Younger Albertans are finding it harder and harder to get a job.Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the province was unchanged at 7.1 per cent in July.Among Albertans aged 15-24, however, ...
Aug 9, 2024
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King in court after alleged bail breach
OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King's criminal trial ended late last month, but he is in court again today after the Crown accused him of breaching his bail conditions. King has pleaded not g...
Aug 9, 2024