Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

EDMONTON - Another must-win game awaits the Edmonton Oilers Friday night. Edmonton is set to host Game 6 against the Florida Panthers looking to stave off elimination once more in the Stanley Cup fina...

A central Alberta man is facing charges after a local business was set on fire this week.On June 19, 2024, at 7:58 a.m., Innisfail RCMP received a report of an individual spraying gasoline on a commer...

WASHINGTON - Alberta's environment minister expressed little concern that European countries are taking steps toward tariffs on imported natural gas associated with high methane emissions as she promo...

Local motorists are advised of upcoming road closures in multiple locations in Red Deer as the Woody's Triathlon takes place. On Saturday, June 22 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following roads will be clo...

New Brunswick-born acting legend Donald Sutherland has died at age 88.His son Kiefer Sutherland announced the news in a social media post.The elder Sutherland's career spanned more than 50 years and r...

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - An RCMP officer has told a murder-conspiracy trial that several weapons were discovered inside a travel trailer parked near the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Sgt. Gary MacL...

CALGARY - Calgary's mayor is sticking to opening day of the Stampede as a best-case scenario for the full resumption of water services in the city. But Jyoti Gondek warns that unforeseen problems coul...

Mayor Ken Johnston and members of city council recognized 24 groups and individuals at the 2024 Mayor's Recognition Awards on June 19 at the Westerner Park Harvest Centre. The Mayor's Recognition Awar...

EDMONTON - Cheryl Oates learned that she needed to lace up a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. "When I think about her turning me into a runner, despite the ...

UPDATE: The police incident on 63A Street in Red Deer is now over. However, RCMP remain on scene conducting an investigation. Mounties say an update with further information will be provided when avai...