Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
No one hurt in Red Deer residential fire
Fortunately no one was hurt following a residential fire in Red Deer's Glendale neighbourhood over the weekend.According to Pankit Patel, Fire Safety Codes Officer with Red Deer Emergency Services, cr...
Apr 03, 2023
A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon
HOUSTON - A quick look at Col. Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut named Monday as a member of Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than half a century: Born: Jan. 27, 1976, in London, ...
Apr 03, 2023
Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith has told a news conference that her government is c...
Apr 03, 2023
Province adding new EMS supports to improve response times
The Alberta government says record investments are expected to build a stronger, more flexible and innovative system for emergency medical services (EMS) in the province with better access to care and...
Apr 03, 2023
Innisfail RCMP investigate pharmacy Robbery in Penhold
Central Alberta Mounties are looking for a pair of suspects following a robbery at a local pharmacy over the weekend.On April 1, 2023 at 3:51 p.m. Innisfail RCMP received a report of a robbery that ju...
Apr 03, 2023
Alberta expanding economic immigration program
The Government of Alberta said it is making it easier for in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents.The province has announced a few changes to the Alberta Advantage immigratio...
Apr 03, 2023
Alberta announces changes to driver's license system
Albertans who are looking to upgrade their driver's license can take note of a few new and upcoming changes.Effective on April 1, 2023, the Government of Alberta said eligible drivers currently in the...
Apr 03, 2023
Town of Ponoka demands more consultation after airport shut down to winter air ambulance
The Town of Ponoka sounded the alarm at this week's Alberta Municipalities (AM) meeting after their airport was closed to winter air ambulance without notice. The Town is claiming there is a lack of c...
Apr 01, 2023
Library Giving Day campaign returns to support the Red Deer Public Library
The Red Deer Public Library is raising funds through their Library Giving Day campaign to encourage local library lovers to make a gift to their local library. The one-day campaign will take place on ...
Mar 30, 2023
Calgary charity seeking one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after massive influx
CALGARY - A Calgary charity says it has found a temporary fix to a serious housing shortage an influx of Ukrainian evacuees has caused. The Centre for Newcomers is seeking 100 hosts for families or in...
Mar 29, 2023