Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Trial date set for two of three people charged in Rocky area traffic stop
A trial date has been set for two of three people charged in a traffic stop on the O'Chiese First Nation that police say turned up drugs, cash, cell phones and a loaded gun.Kyle Alexander Goodrich, 33...
May 3, 2023
Voter information for the 2023 Provincial General Election
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirmed on Monday that Writs were issued to administer elections across Alberta. As a result, the 31st Provincial General Election will be held on May...
May 3, 2023
No word on which Canadians will attend crowning of King Charles in London
OTTAWA - The Prime Minister's Office still has yet to announce which eminent Canadians will be invited to join him for the coronation of King Charles in just three days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
May 3, 2023
Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Revenue Agency workers says its members plan to show up at the Liberal Party of Canada's convention Thursday if their employer doesn't table a "fair offer" befor...
May 3, 2023
Smith to be on radio, Notley campaigning in Edmonton on Day 3 of Alberta election
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is to make an appearance on a radio talk show airing in Calgary and Edmonton and visit with candidates today.The Alberta election is on May 29.Smith...
May 3, 2023
Rebels' GM Brent Sutter: Next season is about getting back in the saddle
Red Deer Rebels owner, president and general manager, Brent Sutter, believes he can pinpoint where the tables turned on the team before their upending of a second round exit from the WHL Playoffs.Desp...
May 2, 2023
Alberta NDP says they will put shovels in ground for Red Deer Regional Hospital in 2024
On the second day of election campaigns, Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley claims that under her government, she plans to see shovels in the ground for the Red Deer Regional Hospital by next year. At a...
May 2, 2023
Autopsy confirms identity of eight-year-old's remains found on Samson Cree
*This story includes graphic details which readers may find distressingAn autopsy has confirmed that remains found on Samson Cree Nation this past weekend are in fact those of an eight-year-old girl w...
May 2, 2023
Youth control the narrative at student-led election forum in Red Deer
Grade 12 students in Red Deer, many of whom are already voting age, had their voices heard Tuesday during an election forum at cole Notre Dame High School. Graduating students from that school, as wel...
May 2, 2023
May 1 temperature records set in Red Deer and surrounding communities
Warmer than normal temperatures throughout many parts of the province over the past few days have unofficially at least, resulted in some new temperature records being set.According to Environment and...
May 2, 2023