Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The trial for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta., is set to begin Thursday. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were arreste...

A sentencing date has now been set for a man charged in a Red Deer road rage incident that resulted in a partial leg amputation for the victim. Andrew Charles Hunter, 37, is scheduled for sentencing i...

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years today, marking a major turning point in its fight against inflation. The central bank's key interest rate now st...

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Tickets go on sale today for the three possible games in Edmonton for the Stanley Cup final. The Oilers begin the best-of-seven series Saturday night in Florida against the...

TORONTO - Richard Rohmer is not sentimental when he says, matter-of-factly, that this may be his last D-Day anniversary trip to France. At 100 years old, the Second World War veteran says this 80th an...

The ransomware business is booming in Canada. Recent victims have included large corporations such as retailer London Drugs, as well as the City of Hamilton, Ont., and the government of Newfoundland a...

Alberta's government has finalized a new, Alberta-based air rescue contract that aims to ensure emergency air rescue services continue. Government officials say air ambulances play a critical role in ...

The Western Hockey League (WHL) has announced its full slate of 2024/25 regular season home openers.The Red Deer Rebels drop the puck on next season against the Lethbridge Hurricanes, at 7 p.m. on Sat...

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced its Red Deer Homeless Foundation Community Transition meeting, set to take place at the Golden Circle on June 11, 2024. Chamber officials say the event foll...

Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) is thrilled to announce the launch of its "Buy a Seat" Fundraiser. Officials say its an exciting opportunity for the community to contribute to the enhancement of the bel...