Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta radio stations come together for Jasper 'Day of Caring', 5:45pm total - $518,482
Every radio station across Alberta came together to hold a major fundraising effort for Jasper on Wednesday. The small resort town and national park was ravaged by wildfire last week, with many people...
Jul 31, 2024
Murder-conspiracy trial tied to Coutts, Alta., COVID-19 blockade set to go to jury
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA - A jury is set to begin deliberating today the fate of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the Coutts, Alta., blockade in 2022. The panel has been hearing test...
Jul 31, 2024
Leadership race helps Alberta NDP to narrowly out-fundraise UCP in Q2
A major membership drive during the Alberta NDP's leadership race helped the party to surpass its fundraising goals. Elections Alberta has released its latest reports for political party contributions...
Jul 30, 2024
Preliminary hearing scheduled for man accused in Sundre homicide
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man charged in a Sundre, AB, homicide this year. Richard Mcculloch, 36, of Sundre, is slated to find out in Calgary Court of Justice from March 3-7, 2025...
Jul 30, 2024
Maskwacis teen found dead
A missing teen from Maskwacis has been found deceased, and RCMP say his death is being investigated as a homicide. The body of 16-year-old Terrance Buffalo Jr. was found in Ermineskin Cree Nation and ...
Jul 30, 2024
Fort McMurray resident dead after motorcycle crash near Innisfail
A Fort McMurray resident has died after losing control of his motorcycle on Range Road 25 near Innisfail.On July 28, a Red Deer County peace officer patrolling the area witnessed the 33-year-old male ...
Jul 30, 2024
King Charles 'immensely saddened' by wildfire destruction in Jasper
JASPER, ALTA. - King Charles says he and his wife, Queen Camilla, are "immensely saddened" to see the damage from massive wildfires in Jasper National Park. He says the picturesque Rocky Mountain tour...
Jul 30, 2024
Alberta taking action to make food in childcare centres safer
The Government of Alberta says it will work to implement a series of recommendations on how to ensure food served in childcare facilities in safe.In August 2023, an outbreak of E. Coli occurred at 11 ...
Jul 29, 2024
Alberta radio stations come together for 'Day of Caring for Jasper'
Every major radio station across Alberta will on Wednesday hold a major fundraising effort for Jasper, a small resort town and national park that was ravaged by wildfire last week. File/Pattison Media...
Jul 29, 2024 Donations will support the Canadian Red Cross' efforts in Jasper, Alberta. (Photo: Pattison Media)
N. Jensen's Bandits secure gold at provincials
Red Deer's N. Jensen's Bandits fast pitch softball team took home the gold in the Women's Provincial Championship on July 28. On the final day, the team competed against the Calgary Extreme and won 8-...
Jul 29, 2024