Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 9, 2023
Transport minister will meet with committee investigating holiday travel woes
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has accepted a request from fellow members of Parliament to appear before a committee that is seeking answers about what led to a chaotic holiday travel seaso...
Jan 9, 2023
Rebels This Week: January 9
TOUGH ROAD TRIPThe Rebels had a tough weekend suffering a pair of losses in Saskatchewan. Goaltender Max Hildebrand was outstanding Friday night in backstopping the Prince Albert Raiders to a 2-1 win ...
Jan 9, 2023
Eligible Albertans can apply for $100 monthly payments starting January 18
The provincial government says Albertans will get financial relief this month.In late November the government announced a $2.8 billion inflation relief package as the rising cost of living stretched b...
Jan 9, 2023
Ponoka RCMP advising of poor driving conditions on QEII Highway
Ponoka RCMP say they are responding to minor motor vehicle collisions on the QE II and 2A Highways this morning. Officers are reporting that freezing rain is causing poor driving conditions that is co...
Jan 9, 2023
Mazatlán mayor reassures Canadians and other visitors following cartel violence
MAZATLN, Mexico - The mayor of a Mexican city caught up in a wave of drug cartel violence last week wasted little time reassuring Canadians and other foreign visitors that his city is safe for travell...
Jan 8, 2023