Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Life in prison for central Alberta man convicted in fatal shooting
A man charged in a fatal shooting in Maskwacis two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison. Shayden Trey Rain, 23, of Maskwacis, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench on June 14, 20...
Jun 25, 2024
Alberta Grains joins call for exemptions to new capital gains tax inclusion rules
Alberta Grains has joined those opposing federal changes to rules around the capital gains tax.It is asking that intergenerational farm transfers be taxed at the original 50 per cent rate. The organiz...
Jun 25, 2024
What's next?: Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss
SUNRISE - The Oilers could see the Panthers celebrating on the ice and hear them down the hallway. Florida won its first Stanley Cup late Monday night, besting Edmonton 2-1 in Game 7 after blowing a 3...
Jun 25, 2024
Liberal government's proposed capital gains tax changes come into effect today
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's changes to capital gains taxation came into effect Tuesday, despite significant pushback from business and physicians' groups. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's sp...
Jun 25, 2024
Panthers win first Stanley Cup with 2-1 Game 7 win over Oilers
SUNRISE - Connor McDavid produced one of the greatest performances in NHL playoff history. Despite the gaudy numbers, the Oilers superstar captain couldn't push his team over the top - and the Panther...
Jun 24, 2024
Oilers' McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss
SUNRISE - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a S...
Jun 24, 2024
Sylvan Lake teachers awarded Regional Certificate of Achievement for 2024 Prime Minister's Award for teaching excellence
cole Our Lady of the Rosary School has announced that two teachers at the Sylvan Lake school have been awarded a Regional Certificate of Achievement for the 2024 Prime Minister's Award (PMA) for Teach...
Jun 24, 2024 (RDCRS)
Rebels announce 2024 Preseason schedule
The Red Deer Rebels have announced the club's four-game schedule for the 2024 WHL Preseason. The Rebels will play each of their Central Division rivals once during preseason play, starting with the Ca...
Jun 24, 2024
Teams Homan, Gushue to represent Canadaat Pan Continental Championships in Lacombe
Canada's reigning national women's and men's champions will wear the Maple Leaf at the 2024 Pan Continental Curling Championships in Lacombe, Alta.The announcement was made by Curling Canada June 24, ...
Jun 24, 2024
Alberta's population likely to reach 7 million by 2048: StatCan
The province could continue to see steady population growth over the next 24 years.That is according to new population estimates released by Statistics Canada (StatCan).As of April 1, 2024, Alberta wa...
Jun 24, 2024