Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Canada drops close match to Germany, will face U.S. for Olympic 3x3 bronze
PARIS - Canada will play for bronze in women's 3x3 basketball after losing 16-15 to Germany in a spirited semifinal at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Paige Crozon, Kacie Bosch and Katherine Plouffe eac...
Aug 5, 2024
Victims getting younger, says ALERT, as groups recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
This week, there's an added spotlight on the subject of human trafficking, as groups around the globe mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).Human trafficking occurs in different form...
Aug 2, 2024
Alberta renewable energy pause has left legacy of cancelled development: study
Alberta's seven-month moratorium on renewable power approvals has left a legacy of dozens of cancelled projects and legal uncertainty, says an analysis done on the one-year anniversary of the move. Th...
Aug 2, 2024
Multiple central Alberta golfers place in Men's Senior Championship
Jean-Francois Doyon of the Red Deer Golf & Country Club finished the 2024 Alberta Men's Senior Championship in seventh place.The event was held at Highwood Golf in High River from July 30 to Augus...
Aug 2, 2024
'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue
EDMONTON - Nestled along a meadow in Jasper's backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Moun...
Aug 2, 2024
UPDATE: Molly Simpson finishes 5th in BMX in Paris
UPDATE 3 Molly Simpson has placed 5th in the women's BMX final in Paris, among an overall field of 24 competitors. UPDATE 2 Molly Simpson has qualified for the women's BMX final, which goes at 1:50 MT...
Aug 1, 2024
Crews install sprinklers on remaining Jasper buildings ahead of hot weather
JASPER, ALTA. - A wildfire rampaging through Jasper National Park remains out of control as crews work to reduce the risk of it spreading. Parks Canada says sprinklers have been installed on some buil...
Aug 1, 2024
Clean, drain, dry: Alberta increases efforts to prevent invasive mussel species
As reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, the Alberta government is hoping to increase public awareness of zebra mussels, quagga mussels, and other species to ...
Aug 1, 2024
Water quality advisory issued for Ebeling Beach at Gull Lake
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reporting elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water at the Ebeling Beach Day Use Area of Gull Lake and advises the public not to swim or wade in this beach area, ...
Aug 1, 2024
Alberta meditation centre tent collapses in high winds, killing 1 and injuring dozens
BUSBY, Alta. - One person died and dozens were injured after a large tent collapsed at a Buddhist monastery northwest of Edmonton during powerful winds. RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said there were as man...
Aug 1, 2024