Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Registration open soon for 12th PCN Fun Run
Registration for the 12th annual Red Deer PCN Fun Run opens Feb. 20.Always a great time, the event returns to Capstone after its inaugural run there in 2022; and it all goes down May 13.Race Director ...
Feb 17, 2023
Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad
OTTAWA - The deputy commander of Norad says a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed through "radar gaps" during its flight over Canada. Lt.-Gen. Alain Pelletier says that affected the military's abilit...
Feb 17, 2023
Family Day festivities across central Alberta
Grab the kids this long weekend because there are a bunch of events going on in central Alberta for Family Day. RED DEER The fun begins on Saturday, February 18 at the Parkland Mall (4747 67 St) for a...
Feb 17, 2023
Calgary police arrest man and woman in 2021 death of toddler
CALGARY - Police have arrested a man and woman in the death of a toddler.Emergency crews were called to a Calgary home in October 2021 for reports of an 18-month-old boy in medical distress.Police say...
Feb 16, 2023
Applications open to expand day home spaces in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Day home operators in Alberta can now apply for funding to offer more spaces.The Government of Alberta says the Space Creation Grant will result in 5,500 additional day home spaces beco...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta announces $158 million Health Workforce Strategy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has unveiled a plan that it says will aid in attracting and retaining healthcare workers.The government says the Health Workforce Strategy will include new m...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta to cap tuition fees and extend post-secondary loan repayment
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is promising economic relief for post-secondary students dealing with rising interest rates and an increased cost of living. On February 16, 2023, the Minister of...
Feb 16, 2023
UPDATE: Blackfalds RCMP respond to collision with pedestrian on Highway 2 near Red Deer
UPDATE: Feb. 17, 8:55 a.m. RCMP remain committed and engaged in this serious pedestrian collision investigation. Blackfalds and Innisfail RCMP are asking for the public to come forward with any vehicl...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta health minister promises $158M in budget to recruit front-line health staff
EDMONTON - Alberta's health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care. Jason Copping says the ...
Feb 16, 2023
Submissions open for RCMP Name the Puppy Contest
INNISFAIL, AB - The RCMP is asking children across the country to help name the latest litter of prospective police pups.There are 13 German Shepherd puppies at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Ce...
Feb 16, 2023