Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
D-Day marked in Red Deer as observance reaches 80 years
The 80th anniversary of the start of what is perhaps WWII's most well-known battle is this Thursday.D-Day, June 6, 1944, was the day that thousands of Canadian soldiers landed at Juno Beach in Normand...
Jun 6, 2024
Trial to begin for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick and Chris Car...
Jun 6, 2024
UPDATE: Five tornadoes now confirmed in central Alberta on June 3
UPDATE (June 7) - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is now confirming that five -- not two as stated on June 5 -- tornadoes touched down in central Alberta on June 3. The updated conclusion...
Jun 5, 2024
McDavid says veteran Oilers built to handle 'aggressive' Panthers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers know what to expect from the Florida Panthers. Lots of hits. Scrums after the whistle. A mix of skill and willpower. But the Oilers say they're not intimidated by the ph...
Jun 5, 2024
Trial to begin Thursday in murder-conspiracy case tied to Coutts border blockade
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...
Jun 5, 2024
Sentencing set for man charged in Red Deer road rage incident
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...
Jun 5, 2024
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years
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...
Jun 5, 2024
Edmonton Oilers tickets for Stanley Cup final series against Florida going on sale
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...
Jun 5, 2024
A 100-year-old Canadian D-Day veteran on remembrance, peace and the threat of war
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...
Jun 5, 2024
Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms
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...
Jun 5, 2024