Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Chinese hackers targeted U.S. infrastructure, warn Five Eyes, including Canada
WASHINGTON - The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security is warning about evidence that Chinese hackers have been targeting critical infrastructure networks in the U.S. The alert issued earlier today is pa...
May 24, 2023
Music legend Tina Turner dies at 83
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer has died at 83. She teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and `70s and survived her horrif...
May 24, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 24
Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities.Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyre...
May 24, 2023
Health care a disaster that parties must address, says Alberta Medical Association president
CALGARY - It's one of the key issues at the ballot box in the Alberta election, but the two main parties vying to run the province's sprawling health system can't agree on the diagnosis, let alone the...
May 24, 2023
Alberta forest land scorched by 2023 wildfires surpasses one million hectares mark
The amount of Alberta forest land burned by wildfires so far this year has hit an ominous figure. Officials say 1,017,000 hectares have burned so far in 2023.Alberta Wildfire Information Officer Chris...
May 24, 2023
Over 160,000 Albertans cast ballots on first day of advance polls
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans came out to polling places in droves at their first opportunity to vote. Elections Alberta reports that, as of the end of the first day of advance voting in the Alberta prov...
May 24, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 6:00 p.m. May 23
Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as extreme fire conditions persist. Provincial officials say those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyr...
May 23, 2023
Red Deer RCMP arrest and charge man for arson in Canadian Tire north-end fire
Red Deer RCMP confirmed they have arrested a male for arson in relation to a structure fire that caused significant damage to the Canadian Tire north store. On May 15, Red Deer RCMP General Investigat...
May 23, 2023
RCMP update: incident in Highland Green area involved gun shots
Red Deer RCMP have confirmed that a police incident last week in the Highland Green area involved gun shots. In an update on Tuesday, RCMP said they responded with heavy police presence to a call of s...
May 23, 2023
Three Hills RCMP investigate Delburne shooting
Three Hills RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place on Monday in the Village of Delburne. On May 22, 2023 at 6:15 a.m., officers say they received reports of a shooting along 22 Ave in Delbu...
May 23, 2023