Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta accounted for 20 per cent of national population growth in first quarter
New numbers from Stats Canada show Alberta is more than pulling its weight when it comes to population growth. The agency reports that Canada's population reached 41,012,563 as of April 1, 2024. It ha...
Jun 19, 2024
Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner steps up after playoff benching: 'It pissed me off'
SUNRISE - Stuart Skinner wasn't happy - with himself or the situation. The Oilers goaltender had been pulled after surrendering four goals on just 15 shots as part of a 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game...
Jun 19, 2024
Calgary marks two weeks of water restrictions; pipe pieces arrive from San Diego
CALGARY - It has been two weeks since a massive pipe ruptured in Calgary, leaving residents under water restrictions. Mayor Jyoti Gondek says it's also the fourth day in a row Calgarians have used les...
Jun 19, 2024
Shaya Biever smashes record at Daines Ranch Rodeo in Innisfail
Yeah, that was a thumbs up. No fist pump. No loud "Yes!!" No thrown hat. Just an almost invisible thumbs up. That was the understated reaction from reigning Canadian Breakaway Champion, Shaya Biever a...
Jun 19, 2024 Photo credit: Covy Moore
Canada's population grew to top 41 million in the first quarter: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population topped 41 million people in the first quarter of this year as it grew by 0.6 per cent. The agency says the population reached 41,012,563 on Apr...
Jun 19, 2024
McDavid, Oilers hang on to beat Panthers 4-3 and force Game 6 in Stanley Cup final
SUNRISE - The Oilers are dragging the Panthers back to Alberta. Connor McDavid is the overwhelming reason why. The superstar captain had two goals and two assists as Edmonton held on for a 5-3 victory...
Jun 18, 2024
Day 4 of LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic: Case should be dismissed, says division lawyer
After a five-week break, the double judicial review of Monique LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools resumed in the Court of King's Bench on Tuesday. The case, being heard in Red Deer under J...
Jun 18, 2024
Two charged, RCMP looking for third suspect in central Alberta shooting
RCMP are providing more information into the June 10, 2024, incident in which the Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in Samson Cree Nation. Related: Maskwacis RCMP respond to multiple ...
Jun 18, 2024 (Maskwacis RCMP)
Red Deer school divisions react to new restrictions for cellphones in classrooms
A pair of local school divisions are looking further into the government's announcement Monday that restrictions will be in place this fall regarding the use of cell phones and other mobile devices in...
Jun 18, 2024 Copyright: (c) Dolgachov | Dreamstime.com
Special Olympics celebrity breakfast serves up inspiration and support
About 150 people attended the Red Deer Special Olympics celebrity breakfast at Westerner Park on June 18, making it one of the most successful editions it has hosted since taking a hiatus during the C...
Jun 18, 2024