Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Judo champ Christa Deguchi claims Canada's first gold of Paris Games
PARIS - It was a golden day for Canada on the judo mat. Christa Deguchi captured the country's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a victory over South Korea's Huh Mimi in the under-57 kilogra...
Jul 29, 2024
Pedestrian killed in Ponoka collision
An adult pedestrian is dead following an alleged impaired driving collision in Ponoka over the weekend.At 1:45 a.m., on July 28, 2024, Ponoka RCMP received notice of the collision, which occurred at t...
Jul 29, 2024
Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting Jasper wildfires
Parks Canada officials say they're making progress on battling the blazes in Jasper National Park. An update late Sunday night from the park's official X account stated crews were busy on several fron...
Jul 29, 2024
Ottawa and Alberta match Red Cross fire donations as Jasper residents view damage map
EDMONTON - As residents of Jasper learn more details about wildfire damage to their evacuated town, the Alberta and federal governments say they'll match donations to the Canadian Red Cross for wildfi...
Jul 28, 2024
Defining reality: Safe Harbour Society bids adieu to Captain Kath Hoffman
Red Deer-based Safe Harbour Society is losing its everlasting beacon, though her shine will undoubtedly be felt in the community for many years to come.Kath Hoffman, who started with the organization ...
Jul 28, 2024
Reading College applauds 68 student graduating class
Reading College wrapped up its 13th year of helping youth in Red Deer improve their reading and writing skills by celebrating its 68 graduates on July 26 in the main gym at Red Deer Polytechnic."Witho...
Jul 26, 2024
Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris. The Quebecois vocal powerhouse performed publicly for the first time since revealing she was di...
Jul 26, 2024
UPDATED: Red Deer temporarily closes Discovery Canyon due to water concerns
Red Deer's Discovery Canyon is facing an unforeseen closure due to concerns about water quality. This was brought on by AHS testing that detected elevated levels of fecal bacteria. The City clarifies ...
Jul 26, 2024
Court hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial
OTTAWA - The defence lawyer for a prominent organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa says he is not responsible for the mischief that ensued during the protest. Defence Lawyer Natasha Calvinho...
Jul 26, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to tour the resort town of Jasper to see firsthand the devastation caused by wildfires. Smith is also expected to give an update on fire...
Jul 26, 2024