Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Defence to begin case in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is set to resume today as the defence begins its case. King was a prominent figure in the convoy that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for ...
Jul 4, 2024
Alleged cougar sighting in Red Deer prompts safety tips from officials
A cougar was reportedly spotted in Red Deer's Heritage Ranch area over the long weekend.RCMP say a call came in around 10 p.m. on June 29, with the person claiming they'd seen a cougar near Mitchell P...
Jul 3, 2024
Alberta and N.W.T. partner to expand economic corridors
Alberta and the Northwest Territories have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on economic corridors in an effort to support growth and development in both jurisdictions. Economic corr...
Jul 3, 2024
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