Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Legends Iginla, Szabados, Kisio reflect on careers as they enter Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
The 2024 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held July 20 at Red Deer Polytechnic, was an event to remember.The class includes the 2000-01 Memorial Cup-winning Red Deer Rebels (read more h...
Jul 23, 2024
Central Alberta murder case going to trial
A man charged in a central Alberta homicide last year has been ordered to stand trial. Boyd Wade Beaverbones, 26, a resident of the O'Chiese First Nation, was ordered to stand trial following a prelim...
Jul 23, 2024
Fire Ban in effect for Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake has issued a full town-wide fire ban, effective immediately, due to dry conditions and high temperatures. The following fires are not allowed within town limits: Open fires usi...
Jul 23, 2024
Alberta providing more funds to support students, schools
The Alberta government is providing funds to help address the increased demand in schools.The province is investing $215 million to help alleviate the pressures of rising costs, increased enrolment, a...
Jul 23, 2024
Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid
Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday night were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they n...
Jul 23, 2024
Stettler comittee holding town hall to address doctor retention challenges
The Stettler Needs Doctors community group will hold a town hall meeting this week to present their vision and share concerns relating to the area's challenges in recruiting and retaining doctors."We ...
Jul 23, 2024
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
WASHINGTON (AP) - The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump t...
Jul 23, 2024
Alberta's credit rating improves for the fourth time in one year
One credit rating agency says it is becoming increasingly confident in the Government of Alberta's fiscal management. Moody's Rating has upgraded its outlook on the provincial government from stable t...
Jul 23, 2024
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
A wildfire in Alberta is forcing a well-known mountain community to evacuate. An evacuation order has been issued for the town of Jasper, with residents being advised to head west on Highway 16 to Bri...
Jul 22, 2024
Red Deer to explore creating a Municipally Controlled Corporation for utility management
Red Deer city council has voted unanimously in favour of further exploring the possibility of transitioning electrical utility (EU) control from a City department to a Municipally Controlled Corporati...
Jul 22, 2024