Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Minister Wilson
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: "National Indigenous Peoples Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate First Nations, ...
Jun 21, 2024 Indigenous woman wearing a white traditional dress at talent showcase during National Indigenous Peoples Day in Calgary, Alberta, Jun 29, 2023. (Photo 282573093 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Red Deer Public Schools
With Friday, June 21, being National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, Red Deer Public Schools has events taking place to mark the occasion. FRIDAY, JUNE 21 EVENT: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY School: Moun...
Jun 21, 2024 Medicine Wheel as a symbol of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Four colors. (Photo 257740244 © Renata Tyburczy | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta NDP bid farewell to Rachel Notley; Jagmeet Singh to speak at fundraiser
Alberta's New Democratic Party is bidding farewell tonight to outgoing Leader Rachel Notley.Notley is set to give her final speech as leader of the party, after shepherding its growth into the largest...
Jun 21, 2024
Chinook's Edge graduation ceremonies include celebration of Indigenous culture
If you've attended a graduation ceremony at a Chinook's Edge school this year or in the last five plus years, you may have noticed some graduates wearing Mtis sashes. There have also been Indigenous g...
Jun 21, 2024
Oilers look to avoid elimination against visiting Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup
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...
Jun 21, 2024
Innisfail RCMP charge Clearwater County man with arson
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...
Jun 20, 2024
Alberta environment minister unworried by movement toward methane tariffs
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...
Jun 20, 2024
Multiple road closures during Woody's Triathlon
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...
Jun 20, 2024
Canadian acting legend Donald Sutherland dies at 88, son Kiefer says
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...
Jun 20, 2024
Murder-conspiracy trial hears of guns found in travel trailer near Coutts blockade
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...
Jun 20, 2024