Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Trudeau says Canada to conduct airlifts out of Sudan, has two ships off its coast
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a Canadian effort is underway to conduct airlifts out of Sudan, and two military vessels have arrived off its coast as violence in the region continues for ...
Apr 25, 2023
2024 presidential election campaign looks like 2020 rematch, in more ways than one
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's unofficial campaign strategy for 2024: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The sitting U.S. president formally launched his bid for re-election early today with a three-minute vi...
Apr 25, 2023
Red Deer RCMP and Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre warn about online risks of sexual exploitation
Red Deer RCMP and the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) are encouraging parents and guardians to learn more about the risks children and youth face online to sexual exploitation.Red Deer R...
Apr 24, 2023
Charge withdrawn against Red Deer Mountie accused of assault during on-duty incident
A Red Deer RCMP officer charged with assault causing bodily harm during an in custody incident nearly three years ago has now had his charge withdrawn.Cst. Vincent Beaudoin-Turcotte, 30, had his charg...
Apr 24, 2023
Decision expected this summer for local nurse practitioner accused of sexual assault
A justice's ruling is expected this summer for a nurse practitioner from Red Deer facing charges in an alleged sexual assault last year. Christopher Moon Mah, 43, is scheduled for a decision in Drumhe...
Apr 24, 2023
Public service union to picket at locations with more impact as strike enters Day 6
OTTAWA - One of Canada's largest labour disruptions has entered a sixth day as the union representing thousands of striking public-service workers looks to hamper access to ports. The Public Service A...
Apr 24, 2023
Oilsands emissions could be underestimated by current measuring methods, study says
New federal research suggests greenhouse gas emissions from the Alberta oilsands may be significantly underestimated, adding to a growing pile of studies that say our understanding of what is going in...
Apr 24, 2023
Rebels and Blades headed to Game 7
The Red Deer Rebels and Saskatoon Blades are heading to a seventh and deciding game in their WHL Eastern Conference semi-final series.This, after a 5-3 win for the Blades in Game 6 at the Peavey Mart ...
Apr 23, 2023
Fire takes out detached garage in Michener Hill neighbourhood
Red Deer Emergency Services responded to a fire Saturday (April 22) at a home near 42 Avenue and 51 Street, in the area of Michener Hill.Assistant Deputy Chief Jon Evans says four engines and 20 membe...
Apr 22, 2023
Alberta looking to improve federal Equalization Program
The provincial government is looking to collaborate with other provinces to make changes to the federal Equalization Program to benefit all Canadians.Alberta's position paper, Responding to Canada's G...
Apr 21, 2023