Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

The family of a three-year-old victim of impaired driving from Didsbury is petitioning for stricter sentencing laws in Canada, to prevent any other family from experiencing a similar pain. On a Saturd...

On another frigid night in Red Deer, the local hockey squadron gave their opponents, the Edmonton Oil Kings, the cold shoulder at the Peavey Mart Centrium, beating them 4-1.It was the fifth meeting of...

The Government of Alberta has confirmed that remediation is now complete for the Michener North Lands and is ready to be sold to the City of Red Deer. Brendan Proc, Communications Director for Alberta...

The City of Red Deer said over the noon hour on Jan. 12 that water leaks are causing issues on 43 Street and on Ross Street. The leaks are occurring, the City says, due to the extreme cold temperature...

EDMONTON - Freezing temperatures in Edmonton have forced one of the city's hospitals to fire up temporary heaters in its emergency department. Officials say the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Depa...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada supports the International Court of Justice but that doesn't mean Canada supports the premise of South Africa's genocide case against Israel. On Thur...

The giving and generous nature of a young Lacombe man who passed away two years ago is living on through an annual toy and item drive for the Stollery Children's Hospital.Ty Hultink, then 15, died in ...

OTTAWA - Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87. Here are some of the ...

2023 was a year of great outdoor amenity growth in Penhold with the completion of the Community Hub area south of the Penhold Multiplex. According to Town officials, last year's additions to the area ...

A career in skilled trades is a great choice for today's youth, offering healthy wages, flexibility, and job security. That according to CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation, which says getting cer...