Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Premier Danielle Smith to speak with Trudeau about help for wildfires
EDSON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to speak by phone with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today to discuss possible help for wildfires raging in the province.Smith is also scheduled to pr...
May 8, 2023
Town of Sylvan Lake hosts first Lemonade Day this August to teach youth about business
The Town of Sylvan Lake couldn't be fresher this summer. On Saturday, August 12, the Town will be hosting their very first Sylvan Lake Lemonade Day for youth to open and operate their own lemonade sta...
May 8, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to provide update on provincial wildfire situation
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to provide an update on the province's ongoing wildfires later this afternoon. A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. MDT. Smith will be joined by Public...
May 8, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation (May 7, 6:10 p.m.)
Provincial government officials say more than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.Those evacuated due to wildfires are asked to register at loc...
May 7, 2023
Ponoka RCMP advise of police incident, advise residents to shelter in place
UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. May 8, 2023Ponoka RCMP have made an arrest in connection with the ongoing police incident in Ponoka County. Mounties say there is no longer a risk to the community.Police say a repo...
May 7, 2023
Alberta wildfire update: May 7
Officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenSunday, May 7 3:30 p.m.LocationAlberta Emergency Management Agency ...
May 7, 2023
Alberta officials hoping cooler weather and showers slow wildfires
EDMONTON - Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected to deliver some relief for firefighters as they continue to battle wildfires that threaten communities in northern Alberta, but provincial...
May 7, 2023
Second annual "Laughter Saves Lives" comedy fundraiser returns to Red Deer this June
The local Booze Budz comedy group is returning with their second annual "Laughter Saves Lives" show in Red Deer this June and they're bringing a special guest. A fundraiser for the Team Alex Suicide P...
May 7, 2023
Mother and 11-year-old child fatally stabbed in Edmonton, suspect shot by police
EDMONTON - Family members of a woman and her 11-year-old child who were stabbed and killed in Edmonton have gathered with flowers and photos at a park near the scene of the attack. Police have said it...
May 6, 2023
Update: Alberta wildfire situation (May 6, 6:30 p.m.)
As of this afternoon (May 6), the Alberta government says more than 24,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.Those evacuated due to wildfires are as...
May 6, 2023