Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
O.J. Simpson has died. The decorated football star who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but wound up in prison years later in an unrelated case died Wednesday, his fam...
Apr 11, 2024
Canada to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers' mortgages on new homes
TORONTO - The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the annou...
Apr 11, 2024
Entry to housing market feels out of reach for 76% of non-owners: CIBC poll
A new poll done for CIBC says 76 per cent of Canadians who don't own a property say entry to the housing market feels out of reach.The bank says the online survey done in February found that 70 per ce...
Apr 11, 2024
NDP leadership candidate proposing more debates in Red Deer, Med Hat and Grande Prairie
Kathleen Ganley, who is one of five candidates vying for the leadership of the Alberta NDP, wants to see more debates added to the schedule.In a letter to the other candidates, including Naheed Nenshi...
Apr 10, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
EDMONTON - Alberta is proposing a law that would allow it to veto any deal struck between municipalities and the federal government. Premier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing conc...
Apr 10, 2024
City of Red Deer ensures integrity in first municipal byelection
With the City of Red Deer's first by-election less than two weeks away; some residents are questioning how integrity will be maintained throughout the process. Following the death of Councillor Michae...
Apr 10, 2024
UPDATE: Highway now cleared from single vehicle rollover on QEII near Innisfail
UPDATE: April 10, 2024, 9:00 p.m. Innisfail RCMP advise that the QE11 at Antler Hill is now clear and the Highway is open. -- UPDATE: April 10, 2024, 1:10 pm RCMP wish to advise that all northbound tr...
Apr 10, 2024
Energy companies say they are ready for wildfire season
CALGARY - Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada. Last year's hot, dry weather conditions saw ...
Apr 10, 2024
Funds announced to expand dual credit programs in Alberta
High school students in Alberta will soon have more options to learn as they transition to post-secondary education.The Government of Alberta has announced $4.45 million to expand dual credit program ...
Apr 10, 2024
UPDATE-LOCATED: Rimbey RCMP seek public's assistance in locating missing family
UPDATE: April 10, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. Rimbey RCMP report that all six members of the Mani family have been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for your assistance. Mounties also adv...
Apr 9, 2024