Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Biden tries to quell concerns after an unsteady debate showing as he and Trump head to swing states
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden strained to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as each candidate on Friday sought to expand hi...
Jun 28, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds everyone to enjoy the long weekend responsibly
With the Canada Day long weekend comes celebrations with friends, going camping, and spending time at the lake. As a result, Alberta RCMP would like to remind everyone that drinking is a choice that c...
Jun 28, 2024
Canada Day celebrations will light up the skies in central Alberta
This year on July 1, Canada turns 157 years old and many communities in central Alberta are celebrating in their own way. Red Deer will be holding a celebration at Bower Ponds in Great Chief Park from...
Jun 28, 2024
When heat waves strike, Environment Canada can link it to climate change - fast
TORONTO - The heat wave that gripped Eastern Canada last week brought stifling conditions, put pressure on the electricity grid and broke several temperature records as residents sweltered. While the ...
Jun 28, 2024
New Blackfalds high school complete; part of successful P3 model, says province
The Government of Alberta says construction of the new high school in Blackfalds is complete.Iron Ridge Secondary Campus, which is operated by Wolf Creek Public Schools, and was built using a public-p...
Jun 27, 2024
WestJet strike likely averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics
A possible long-weekend strike at WestJet has been averted.The federal labour minister directed the airline and mechanics into binding arbitration to resolve their dispute which is all but certain to ...
Jun 27, 2024
Alberta RCMP uncover central Alberta auto theft scheme
Three people, including one from Red Deer and another from Lacombe, are facing criminal charges in relation to a series of alleged auto thefts where the vehicle were then allegedly used in serious and...
Jun 27, 2024
Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta's new NDP leader amid party separation talks
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested today that breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the party would be a mistake. Singh is reacting after newly elected Alberta NDP Opposition Leader ...
Jun 27, 2024
Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus
Alberta has announced its final numbers for the fiscal year that ended in March, and the bottom line is a $4.3-billion surplus. Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta took in almost $75 billion in ...
Jun 27, 2024
Trial date set for Sylvan Lake man accused of attempted vehicle theft with child inside
A trial date has been set for a Sylvan Lake man accused of an attempted vehicle theft that happened to have a child inside. Rustin Goettsch, 37, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice on ...
Jun 27, 2024