Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer's Salvation Army seeking volunteers to help reach Christmas Kettle Campaign fundraising goal
The Red Deer Salvation Army Church & Community Services says they are currently looking for volunteers to help with their annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.Running from mid-November to December 23,...
Nov 20, 2023
Police testimony resumes in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumed today after a two-week break with testimony from an Ottawa Police Service liaison officer. Const. Nicole Bach, the primary police...
Nov 20, 2023
Questions swirl as Liberals prepare to table fall fiscal update
OTTAWA - Questions are swirling on Parliament Hill ahead of a fiscal update that's widely expected to focus on addressing Canada's housing crisis and cost-of-living concerns. Finance Minister Chrystia...
Nov 20, 2023
Blue Bombers left stunned by Alouettes' comeback win in 110th Grey Cup
HAMILTON - Surrounded by a circle of reporters in the wake of Sunday's gut-wrenching Grey Cup loss, Brady Oliveira tried to share how he felt. The words wouldn't come out. The star Winnipeg running ba...
Nov 19, 2023
Alouettes' Fajardo wins Grey Cup MVP, Philpot named outstanding Canadian
HAMILTON - Cody Fajardo has been named the Grey Cup's most valuable player after leading the Montreal Alouettes to a 28-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. The Alouettes quarterback threw...
Nov 19, 2023
Green Day doesn't disappoint during Grey Cup halftime show in Hamilton
HAMILTON - Green Day rocked the Grey Cup on Sunday with a powerful four-song mini-set complete with fireworks and audience participation. After the players left Tim Hortons Field with the Winnipeg Blu...
Nov 19, 2023
Blue Bombers stars Bighill and Schoen active for Grey Cup vs. Alouettes
HAMILTON - Linebacker Adam Bighill and receiver Dalton Schoen are listed as active for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup. Winnipeg faces the Montreal Alouettes for the CFL championship. Schoen...
Nov 19, 2023
Sun shines on Bombers and Alouettes ahead of 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton
Hamilton has been blessed with sunshine and mild weather in the buildup to Sunday's Grey Cup, save for Friday which came with clouds and coolish temperatures. And while the temperature has declined le...
Nov 18, 2023
Ukrainians fleeing war say there are barriers to starting new life in Canada
OTTAWA - The lunchtime chatter among a small group of employees in the crowded breakroom of a large corporate office in Markham, Ont., is increasingly edged with anxiety. After fleeing the war in Ukra...
Nov 18, 2023
Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosts candlelight vigil for victims this Saturday
Red Deerians will be gathering this Saturday to remember those lost due to impaired driving. On November 18 at the St. Luke's Anglican Church (4929 54 St.), the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Re...
Nov 17, 2023