Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Team Alberta brought home 92 medals at this year's Canada Winter Games, ranking in fourth place, with some central Alberta athletes making history. From February 18 to March 5 in Prince Edward Island,...

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening Alberta's ability to regulate, administer, and advocate on behalf of firearms owners.If passed, the Alber...

Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the total of unpaid taxes from the oilpatch keeps rising despite the industry's boom. In a release, the group says energy companies owe towns and villages in which...

EDMONTON, AB - Red Deer Polytechnic is among Alberta's post-secondary institutions that stand to benefit from a funding boost announced by the province on Tuesday. The Government of Alberta has promis...

The head of RCMP in Alberta has issued a statement saying he and Grande Prairie detachment members are "naturally disappointed" in city council's decision to go ahead with a municipal police service. ...

Youth HQ has announced that the Professional Building located at 4808 50 Street in downtown Red Deer, will soon become the Centre for Social Impact. Youth HQ officials say supporters of the building s...

OTTAWA - The leader of Canada's Opposition says he has little confidence the Liberal government will appoint a truly independent watchdog to investigate foreign interference. Conservative Leader Pierr...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Today the province announced an investment in mental health support for children and youth.In a partnership with CASA Mental Health, the province will be providing $92 million over ...

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it will provide up to $1 million in humanitarian aid for two countries impacted by earthquakes.According to the Government of Alberta, more than 50,000 pe...

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens picked up their first gold medal in women's basketball in 31 years as they defeated the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings 69-44 in the ACAC Championship on Saturd...