Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support value-added agriculture projects across Alberta
The Government of Canada has announced an investment it hopes will enable Alberta's small- and medium-sized businesses to capitalize on opportunities that build on the province's recognized strengths ...
Jul 3, 2024 (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)
Calgary mayor asks residents to ease into indoor water use after lifting restrictions
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor is urging residents to go slow on returning to regular water use. Jyoti Gondek says while all restrictions are lifted on indoor water use, the city is not going full bore on ...
Jul 3, 2024
Soldier goes great lengths to support Wounded Warriors support dog program
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) mechanic Sgt. Rob Nederlof will be biking 1,100 kilometres across Alberta and Saskatchewan to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Ser...
Jul 3, 2024
Frist Friday gatherings feature multiple artists
The Red Deer Arts Council will be hosting multiple artists to debut their exhibits on July 5 in galleries across the city.At the Kiwanis Public Art Gallery from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Deb Laninga will presen...
Jul 3, 2024
Blackfalds super kids to fly through weekend triathlon
Youth in the Town of Blackfalds will be taking to the pools and the track at 9 a.m. at the Abbey Centre on July 6 for the SuperKids Triathlon, a sanctioned Triathlon Alberta event. The event has two c...
Jul 3, 2024
Second jury trial scheduled for Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault
A second jury trial has now been scheduled for a Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault. Christopher Becks, 38, is scheduled for a second jury trial in Wetaskiwin Court of King's B...
Jul 3, 2024
Legal Aid Alberta to stop services over contract dispute with provincial government
Legal Aid Alberta says it plans end its services next week over a contract dispute with the province. The society says in a statement that the United Conservative Party government gave it an ultimatum...
Jul 3, 2024
Trudeau won't commit to national caucus meeting, says he's having calls with MPs
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the party's historic byelection loss in a downtown Toronto riding last week....
Jul 3, 2024
Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to war
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the 2022 Coutts border blockade characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there "will be a war" if poli...
Jul 2, 2024
Robbery suspect arrested by Red Deer RCMP
A 30-year-old Red Deer resident, Aurie Peigan, has been arrested and charged with robbery after RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery in progress.On June 29, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Re...
Jul 2, 2024