Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

The deadline is approaching to get your papers in to run as a candidate in the Oct. 20 municipal election.In Red Deer, to run for council, mayor, or school trustee, you must get your papers in by noon...

The annual Flags of Remembrance ceremony by Veterans Voices of Canada (VVC) goes this Saturday, Sept. 13, on Hwy 11 east of Sylvan Lake.The ceremony will be near the junction with Range Road 12.It sta...

The union representing Alberta's 51,000 teachers says they are planning to walk off the job starting Oct. 6.Jason Schilling, head of the Alberta Teachers' Association, says members are losing patience...

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is standing in solidarity with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drones violated NATO airspace. Poland says multiple Russian drones entered its...

Alberta Justice says a Red Deer woman found guilty of murder after the 2021 death of a Grande Prairie man is due back in court September 19.Brianna-Ruf-Deitz was found guilty of second degree murder o...

The dramatic start to Canada's fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the middle of the season, the Weather Network's seasonal forecast suggests, but not before a possibly abrupt transitio...

EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his hometown of Edmonton for two days of planning meetings ahead of Parliament's return next week. Carney is expected to address his fellow Liberal MPs in a...

The Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network recognized International FASD Day on Tuesday by raising awareness, advocating, and celebrating individuals impacted by FASD.The event being ...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament. It's the first time the caucus has met since June, and the first caucus r...

The Alberta government is urging teachers to get back to the bargaining table to get out of an ongoing stalemate.Finance Minister Nate Horner is encouraging teachers to take a closer look at the lates...