Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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

Trial ordered in death of missing Wetaskiwin man
Two men charged in the death of a missing Wetaskiwin man last year have been ordered to stand trial. Cashtin Lee Joseph, 28, and Stanley Victor Keith Howse, 50, both of Wetaskiwin, were ordered to sta...
Nov 10, 2023

Cost of four-year degree in Alberta rises to over $78K: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report shows that the cost to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Alberta is slightly above the national average.Embark has released a report showing how much money is spent on averag...
Nov 10, 2023

Man, 11-year-old son intentionally shot and killed in parked vehicle: Edmonton police
EDMONTON, AB - A known gang member was tracked down and shot with his 11-year-old son outside an Edmonton fast-food restaurant Thursday, November 9, 2023, police in the city said.Acting Supt. Colin De...
Nov 10, 2023