Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Charges dropped against Whistle Stop Cafe owner for breaches of pandemic public health orders
Whistle Stop Cafe owner Christopher Scott was acquitted on Monday of all charges relating to his alleged breaching of pandemic-related public health orders.There were not enough seats in the Red Deer ...
Aug 28, 2023
Okanagan, B.C., transitions to fire recovery, as tally of burned properties hits 189
KELOWNA, B.C. - Officials say the number of properties around Lake Okanagan destroyed or suffering significant wildfire damage has increased to 189, up from 181, as the region in B.C.'s southern Inter...
Aug 28, 2023
Feds mull stopgap plan for formula shortage before overhauling approval process: docs
OTTAWA - An internal memo shows the federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to store shelves while it overhauls the way it is regulated to prevent future shortages...
Aug 28, 2023
B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality
CALGARY - B.C. farmers say they're increasingly concerned about climate change and the impacts of extreme weather on food production in the province. Because of its warm climate, B.C. has a unique agr...
Aug 28, 2023
NWT premier: Trudeau made 'specific commitments' during weekend meeting in Edmonton
EDMONTON - After saying last week she was angry Northerners don't receive the same services from the federal government as people in the rest of Canada, Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane...
Aug 27, 2023
Game show and animal rights icon, Bob Barker, passes at 99
A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of "Truth or Consequences" and "The Price Is Right," has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99....
Aug 26, 2023
Chief of small Okanagan, B.C., brigade says 13 firefighters lost own homes to blaze
KELOWNA, B.C. - The chief of a small rural fire department in B.C.'s Okanagan region says 13 members of his own crew have lost their homes while fighting wildfires this season. Wilson's Landing Fire C...
Aug 25, 2023
Alberta, N.W.T. premiers to tour reception centre for wildfire evacuees in Calgary
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta and the Northwest Territories are scheduled to tour a Calgary reception centre for wildfire evacuees this afternoon. Tens of thousands have been forced from the terri...
Aug 25, 2023
Red Deer RCMP charge male with sexual offences
A Red Deer man is facing charges after as many as four female teens were sexually assaulted earlier this month.On Aug. 02, 2023, local Mounties say a report was made to the Red Deer RCMP that a female...
Aug 25, 2023
Mug shot of former U.S. president Donald Trump released
ATLANTA, GA - In what will likely become one of the most iconic images of the 21st Century, a mugshot of Donald Trump has been released.It is the first time in U.S. history that such a photo has been ...
Aug 25, 2023