Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RCMP make arrests after investigation into drug trafficking
Three people are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in central Alberta. On May 7, 2024, Mounties say a months-long investigation culminated in arrests and the execution of searc...
May 21, 2024
Fire Advisory lifted for Red Deer County
Rain and cooler temperatures have led officials with Red Deer County to lift a fire advisory previously in place.The advisory was lifted as of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.County officials say p...
May 21, 2024
Annual Spring Feast promotes healing and prayer with Sacred Hoop
Safe Harbour's Spring Feast returns May 29 to June 1, this year with a special ceremonial addition: the Sacred Hoop. There will also be a focus on honouring White Bison, a nonprofit promoting wellness...
May 21, 2024
Red Deer RCMP investigate alleged sexual assault of two youth
Local Mounties are hoping you can help them identify a suspect in an alleged sexual assault. On May 10, 2024, Red Deer RCMP received a report of a sexual assault. Police say investigators were advised...
May 21, 2024
NHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take centre stage
No matter which team wins the Stanley Cup championship this year it will be a first this century. The Dallas Stars won its lone championship in 1999, months before the world worried computers would ma...
May 21, 2024
Freeland says government will introduce capital gains legislation before summer break
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government will introduce legislation to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains before the parliamentary summer break. The federal bu...
May 21, 2024
Opposition push to oust Speaker for third time over Liberal post attacking Poilievre
OTTAWA - The Opposition Conservatives, backed by the Bloc Qubcois, are calling for the House Speaker to resign over what they say is yet another display of partisan behaviour. The accusation stems fro...
May 21, 2024
Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.7% in April as price growth slows across economy
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate fell to 2.7 per cent in April amid a broad-based deceleration in price growth.That's down from 2.9 per cent in March.The agency's consumer pri...
May 21, 2024
Much needed moisture brings down wildfire danger across northern Alberta
Low and moderate wildfire danger ratings are being welcomed in the northern half of the province following periods of precipitation over the past week. Significant wildfires that have benefitted from ...
May 21, 2024
Trudeau making 'Team Canada' charm offensive in visit to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Philadelphia today, on his first trip south of the border since his government launched a new "Team Canada" charm offensive in the United States. Off...
May 21, 2024