Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Three local athletes compete in national youth track and field championship in Quebec
Three local athletes spent their weekend competing in the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Sherbrooke, Quebec, facing more than just track hurdles. From August 11-13, 17-year-old...
Aug 15, 2023
Alberta premier offers up contradictory versions for imposed wind and solar pause
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has offered conflicting explanations for why her government put a temporary ban on large wind and solar energy projects. Smith told reporters in Calgary today ...
Aug 14, 2023
Singh mum on preferred target for net-zero grid as Alberta, Sask. NDP split on date
OTTAWA - New Democrats in two Western provinces are split over the Liberal government's goal of a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, with the leader of the federal party keeping quiet on his own prefe...
Aug 14, 2023
Blackfalds RCMP officer charged with theft
UPDATE - 3 p.m. Aug. 15, 2023: Blackfalds RCMP issued a correction on Tuesday, stating that Cpl. Smith was not arrested. He was simply charged and served with a court date, they say. -- ORIGINAL A Bla...
Aug 14, 2023
Young riders to learn about school bus safety this week
Kindergarten and Grade one students throughout central Alberta, as well as their parents, will have the opportunity this week to learn more about safely riding the school bus at the annual First Rider...
Aug 14, 2023
Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane
EDMONTON - The Canada Border Services Agency says officers discovered two live tarantulas hidden inside plastic containers at the Edmonton International Airport earlier this year. In May, officers saw...
Aug 14, 2023
Alberta Pickleball Championships on through Sunday in Red Deer
More than 540 players are competing in Red Deer this weekend at the Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships. Hosted by the Red Deer Pickleball Club (RDPC), the event runs through Sunday at the 20-...
Aug 12, 2023
Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall
VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...
Aug 12, 2023
Death toll rises to 80 in Maui wildfires as survivors begin returning to communities in ruins
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - The death toll has risen to 80 as a result of the wildfires that decimated parts of the island of Maui this past week, officials in Hawaii said Friday. The number of confirmed f...
Aug 12, 2023
Alberta RCMP provides tips to reduce vehicle thefts this summer
Summers in Alberta can be a busy time, with everyone out and about enjoying the warm weather. However, the Alberta RCMP note that everyone spending more time outdoors can also lead to an increase in t...
Aug 11, 2023