Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Stettler RCMP respond to possible drowning
An extensive search is underway at a central Alberta lake for a missing teen from Airdrie.On Aug. 29, 2023, at 4:20 p.m., Stettler RCMP received a report of a possible drowning on Buffalo Lake near Ol...
Aug 30, 2023
Record setting heat in some parts of central Alberta Tuesday
Residents in some central Alberta communities experienced some record setting heat on Tuesday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Lacombe area set a new record of 31.9 degre...
Aug 30, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' leaders' criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges
OTTAWA - The leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" are preparing to answer to criminal charges next week for their part in the massive demonstration that gridlocked Ottawa last year - but the stakes go beyo...
Aug 30, 2023
Sylvan Lake and Lacombe receive provincial funding to host Alberta Day events this weekend
Two communities in central Alberta will be hosting celebrations for this year's Alberta Day. The day was declared in 2022 by the government to celebrate when Alberta formally became a province on Sept...
Aug 30, 2023
The school bells are ringing this week for students in central Alberta!
It's back to school for students in central Alberta this week. Don't worry kids... it will be alright!Red Deer Public Schools Division (RDPSD) says they are ready and excited to welcome 11,000 student...
Aug 29, 2023
NDP says renewable energy moratorium risks $11 billion and 7,000 jobs in central Alberta
The Alberta NDP stopped in Red Deer on Tuesday to share the full economic impacts of the provincial government's moratorium on the renewable energy sector, specifically in the central Alberta region. ...
Aug 29, 2023
Trans Mountain facing intense deadline pressure to finish pipeline on time: Documents
CALGARY - New documents suggest the Crown corporation behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is worried it won't complete the project on schedulein spite of internal and external pressure to do ...
Aug 29, 2023
New obstetrics and gynecology physician now practising in Red Deer
Local residents have increased access to obstetric and gynecological care with the arrival of a new specialist physician now practising in the community. Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS), ...
Aug 29, 2023
Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is more convinced than ever of the need to regulate emissions in the oil and gas industry, following a prominent CEO's comments about refocusing...
Aug 29, 2023
Premier Smith says Alberta needs more energy following grid alert
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's premier believes that more needs to be done to ensure residents are not subject to frequent strains on the electrical grid. Danielle Smith's comments came after the Alberta ...
Aug 29, 2023