Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Air Canada says U.S. travel problems due to FAA order affecting transborder flights
TORONTO - Air Canada is warning travellers check their flights before heading to the airport as troubles caused by a key computer outage at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration caused delays. The ...
Jan 11, 2023
Trudeau meets with Mexico's president on final day of North American summit
MEXICO CITY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to meet one-on-one with Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador today as he wraps up his time at the North American Leaders' Summit. Trudeau begins t...
Jan 11, 2023
Fog advisory remains in effect for Red Deer region
A fog advisory remains in place for the Red Deer region as of late Tuesday afternoon.It is in effect for the following areas:Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting CreekCity of Red DeerCo. of Paintearth ...
Jan 10, 2023
Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith won't commit to using Alberta's controversial sovereignty act to rebut looming federal "just transition" legislation, which she calls an existential threat to her pro...
Jan 10, 2023
Ukrainian refugees receive warm welcome at Rotary Club meeting
Over 100 people, including dozens of Ukrainians who've fled the war in their country, gathered at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer Monday to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas.Also know...
Jan 10, 2023
Capstone may soon see flexibility in development regulations
Red Deer's Capstone area may soon be seeing more flexibility in its development regulations in an attempt to increase opportunity, the City says. At their first regular meeting of 2023 on Monday, city...
Jan 10, 2023
Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protect...
Jan 10, 2023
Alberta Sheriffs remove nearly 1,500 impaired drivers in first year of expanded authorities
The Government of Alberta is commending sheriffs for doing their part to remove impaired drivers from the road.The Alberta Sheriffs were first granted the authority to investigate impaired driving and...
Jan 10, 2023
Three Hills RCMP advise of poor driving conditions
Three Hills RCMP are advising of poor driving conditions in the area surrounding Three Hills. Mounties say visibility is hampered due to thick fog. Three Hills RCMP are on scene at a collision on High...
Jan 10, 2023
Local Mounties launch billboard campaign in hopes of identifying fatal hit and run suspect
Blackfalds RCMP continue to investigate a tragic hit and run collision that occurred on July 6, 2022, south of 40 Ave at McKenzie Road, that left a 45-year-old female cyclist dead. RCMP continue to re...
Jan 09, 2023