Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Hundreds of Canadians cross at Rafah on Sunday, but none appear on list for today
OTTAWA - After 234 Canadians, permanent residents and their eligible family members were allowed to cross from Gaza into Egypt yesterday, a published list of those who will be allowed to cross today d...
Nov 13, 2023
Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Jay Woodcroft
Jay Woodcroft is out as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.The NHL club says that assistant coach Dave Manson has also been let go.The Oilers have three victories in 13 games this season.The team says ...
Nov 12, 2023
The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope Campaign kicks off to help central Alberta families this season
The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope Campaign has officially begun with various opportunities for central Albertans to help fundraise for the cause. Their largest initiative of the year, the two-month C...
Nov 12, 2023
Canadians trapped in Gaza still waiting to leave as border crossing set to reopen
OTTAWA - Hundreds of Canadians hoping to escape the besieged Gaza Strip may get their chance as early as Sunday as the sole available land crossing out of the territory was set to reopen following a t...
Nov 12, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown while Nick Hallett blocked a punt and scored to help propel the Blue Bombers to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance ...
Nov 11, 2023
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates Ponoka homicide
A murder investigation is underway in the town of Ponoka. On Nov. 10, 2023, Ponoka RCMP located a deceased male in his home on 57 Avenue in Ponoka. After an initial investigation, RCMP are treating th...
Nov 11, 2023
What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country
Canadians filled cenotaph and memorial sites across the country to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to soldiers who served Canada, both in active combat and peace-keeping or crisis management role...
Nov 11, 2023
Red Deer County launches new website
Red Deer County has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, rdcounty.ca. Focused on providing residents and ratepayers, with quick access to information, County officials say enhanced se...
Nov 10, 2023
Lost Liberties exhibit at Red Deer Museum examines War Measures Act
An exhibit at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery allows visitors to explore the history of Canada's War Measures Act, and how it led to the internment of thousands of people.With Remembrance Day this w...
Nov 10, 2023
Province offers updated legislation to keep it current
Officials with the Alberta government say updated justice legislation would clarify definitions, increase access to justice and ensure legal provisions are current. If passed, say government officials...
Nov 10, 2023