Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Springer's homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCS
TORONTO (AP) - George Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993 by beating the Seattl...
Oct 20, 2025
Albertans to pick mayors, councillors in provincewide municipal elections
Albertans are set to pick their next mayors and councillors today as municipal elections take place across the province.Edmonton is guaranteed to see a new face in the mayor's chair, as Amarjeet Sohi ...
Oct 20, 2025
City of Red Deer says voting process may take slightly longer at polls
Red Deer residents heading to the polls on election day are encouraged to allow for a little extra time. The City of Red Deer says voting may take longer this year because of the use of Alberta's new ...
Oct 20, 2025
Sylvan Lake town council approves new AI Use Policy
Sylvan Lake town council unanimously approved a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy, which sets the standard for responsible and ethical use by all town employees.The policy allows employees a...
Oct 17, 2025
Alberta Government 'very disappointed' teachers rejected mediation
Members of the Alberta Government say they were hoping to put an end to the teachers' strike.Premier Danielle Smith, Finance Minister Nate Horner, and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued a ...
Oct 17, 2025
Alberta teachers reject government request to end strike and enter mediation
The union representing Alberta teachers says its has turned down a request from the government to end a provincewide strike on Monday and go through enhanced mediation.Alberta Teachers' Association pr...
Oct 17, 2025
Alleged fentanyl lab in north Red Deer dismantled by RCMP
Charges have been laid against two people after RCMP dismantled an alleged drug manufacturing operation in north Red Deer.In late July, Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section received details abo...
Oct 17, 2025
Alberta Health Services eliminating 400 positions
Layoffs and the elimination of vacant positions in Alberta's healthcare sector have begun.A spokesperson for Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it started the process of laying off 100 filled position...
Oct 17, 2025
Red Deer RCMP investigate break and enter, seek public assistance
Local Mounties are hoping members of the public can help them identify suspects involved in a business break-in this month. On Oct. 5, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Red Deer RCMP were dispatched to a...
Oct 16, 2025
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team make significant drug seizure
Charges have been laid following the seizure of drugs and firearms from a local residence this month. In early October, Mounties say the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) began an investigation...
Oct 16, 2025