Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Ottawa working on artificial intelligence strategy for the public service
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Ottawa is developing a new artificial intelligence strategy for government operations. She says the strategy will help make government more efficient...
May 27, 2024
Oilers forward Adam Henrique to play in Game 3 of Western Conference final
EDMONTON - Adam Henrique is set to join the action. The veteran centre will be in the lineup tonight when his Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference final, head c...
May 27, 2024
Miller increases cap on applications for Palestinians to join relatives in Canada
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller is increasing the number of applications that will be processed under a much-criticized program to reunite Palestinians with Canadian relatives. The move come...
May 27, 2024
Passion for province shines at 2024 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony
What does it mean to be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame?That was the primary question for inductees who officially made their way into the Hall Friday night in Red Deer, where the facili...
May 24, 2024
Red Deer emergency crews respond to garage explosion
Fortunately, there are no reported injuries following an explosion in south Red Deer on Wednesday. On May 22, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to an explosion inside a garage ...
May 23, 2024
Canyon Ski Resort to open new summer adventure park
The snow may have melted, but Canyon Ski Resort is open and eager to show off the summer activities it has to offer, including a new adventure park opening in July. The adventure park will feature a d...
May 23, 2024 (Supplied)
18-year-old resident charged with assault of transit driver
Red Deer RCMP arrested and charged an 18-year-old resident following his alleged assault on a transit driver on May 21. Mounties say the victim did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.Drake Edwar...
May 23, 2024
St. Teresa of Avila Schools seeking donations for inclusive playground
Parents and staff at St. Teresa of Avila School are raising money to build a new inclusive playground for the diverse students in their campus and community. Their goal is to raise $350,000 by spring ...
May 23, 2024
Hunting Hills valedictorian reflects on high school career
Alena Wang has worked towards achieving valedictorian status throughout all high school, and finally gets to celebrate the accomplishment when she walks the stage on May 23 as a Hunting Hills graduate...
May 23, 2024
High-flying Oilers, well-balanced Stars set for Western Conference final clash
DALLAS - Pete DeBoer met with his captain shortly after arriving in Texas. The message from the Dallas Stars head coach to Jamie Benn in June 2022 was clear. And the veteran forward was fully on board...
May 22, 2024