Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Jasper wildfire burns buildings, while poor air quality forces some fire crews out
JASPER, ALTA. - Alberta's Jasper National Park and its townsite are under siege from two wind-whipped wildfires. One raced into the picturesque community last night, causing extensive damage. Parks Ca...
Jul 25, 2024

Tornado Warning ended for parts of Lacombe County, Tornado Watch remains in place
At 8:55 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to golf ball size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is located i...
Jul 24, 2024 (Dreamstime)

High Streamflow Advisory issued for Athabasca River
Rainfall is expected to bring widespread precipitation to northern Alberta beginning Wednesday July 24 and continuing to Saturday morning July 27. Officials with Woodlands County note that precipitati...
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AgSmart event offers look into latest agriculture technology
Central Alberta farmers will have an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in agriculture technology at the AgSmart Educational Exposition coming to Olds College. "There are so many ag-tech an...
Jul 24, 2024

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame annual report highlights record visitor numbers
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame had a record number of 21,582 visitors in 2023, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year, which was also a record setter. Executive director Tracey Kinsella said i...
Jul 24, 2024

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter percentage point to 4.5%
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for a second consecutive time on Wednesday, but warned the path back to two per cent inflation may be uneven and would ultimately determine the pace of fut...
Jul 24, 2024

Wildfire evacuees ordered to leave Jasper find relief after long journey to safety
GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA - Some wildfire evacuees who were trapped in traffic for hours while leaving Jasper National Park say they are feeling relieved to have found safety. Addison McNeill, who is 24,...
Jul 24, 2024

Monday is the hottest day recorded on Earth, beating Sunday's record, European climate agency says
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever, beating a record set the day before, as countries across the globe from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the E...
Jul 24, 2024

Red Deer is Alberta's 'Most Active City' for third year running
The title of Alberta's most active city once again goes to Red Deer.Red Deer was in tough competition this year for ParticiPACTION's annual challenge, which takes place during the month of June. At va...
Jul 23, 2024

Dream Home Lottery winner gets their keys to the kingdom
The winner of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation's grand prize Dream Home package was given the keys to her newly built custom home on July 23. Located in the developing Evergreen neighbourhood, ...
Jul 23, 2024