Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Two EPS officers killed in Line of Duty; one male suspect deceased
The Edmonton Police Service is mourning the deaths of two of its members, who were shot and killed while on duty earlier this morning in a west Edmonton apartment complex. At approximately 12:47 a.m. ...
Mar 16, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Two Edmonton police officers killed while responding to a call
Edmonton police say in a news release that two patrol officers were killed while responding to a call today. More coming. The Canadian Press
Mar 16, 2023

Province aims to transform Red Deer Regional Airport into national transportation logistics hub
Alberta government officials gathered at the Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) on Wednesday along with City and County officials to discuss how the provincial budget's $30 million investment will suppor...
Mar 15, 2023

Downtown business owner says City 'whitewashing' plight of nearby businesses from social disorder
A local downtown business owner says the City is "whitewashing" problems in the area after she was charged over $4,000 in emergency response fees for a fire in her building that appeared "intentionall...
Mar 15, 2023

Minister Savage meets with Minister Guilbeault
An environmental incident at Imperial Oil's Kearl site in northern Alberta last year was the focus of a meeting between provincial and national government ministers this week. On March 14, Minister of...
Mar 15, 2023

Red Deer rental rates continue to rise
Average rental rates in Red Deer climbed higher once again last month.According to the latest National Rent Report from rentals.ca, the average rent for a one bedroom unit in Red Deer in February was ...
Mar 15, 2023

Endless Spirit walking sports foundation for cancer patients and survivors takes off in Red Deer
A Red Deer cancer survivor eagerly desires to give central Albertans with similar diagnoses a new outlet.Jason Kom-Tong has launched the Endless Spirit Foundation, which will begin with a focus on pro...
Mar 15, 2023

Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police
FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. - Alberta RCMP are investigating after a man was injured during an interaction with police in the Northwest Territories. RCMP in the territory say they responded Monday morning ...
Mar 14, 2023

Red Deer Chamber to create Task Force on Homelessness
A new Task Force on Homelessness is being spearheaded by the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce.The word comes just days after The City of Red Deer revealed statistics from its 2022, Point in...
Mar 14, 2023

Government highlights investment for safer, more affordable school transportation
Alberta's government says it is investing in transportation so more students can take the bus, rural students have shorter rides, and families save money. In response to feedback from parents, school ...
Mar 14, 2023