Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Central Alberta soccer fans celebrate Canada's return to grandest stage
While Canadian midfielder Liam Fraser was with his team in Qatar for his country's first World Cup match in 36 years, his aunt, Diane Blinkhorn, was watching from Sylvan Lake, Alberta.A long-time resi...
Nov 23, 2022
Kinex Arena to temporarily close
The Kinex Arena will close starting Monday, November 28 until Saturday, December 10 due to an unanticipated issue with the ice making equipment. This unexpected, mid-season closure will have impacts t...
Nov 23, 2022
Canadian men push Belgium to the limit but lose 1-0 in return to World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar - Canada put on a show in its return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence but failed to convert its chances in a valiant 1-0 loss to Belgium on Wednesday. The 41st-ranked Canadian...
Nov 23, 2022
Provincial government allocating money to address rising demand at food banks
The rising cost of inflation is having a significant impact on residents with many struggling with the high cost of food.As a result, food bank demand has been increasing as more and more Albertans ne...
Nov 23, 2022
Federal Liberal cabinet minister from Alberta concerned with proposed sovereignty act
EDMONTON - A federal Liberal cabinet minister from Alberta says he's concerned that Premier Danielle Smith is moving forward with her proposed sovereignty act. Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault, who...
Nov 23, 2022
Canadian men lay claim to the turf at World Cup stadium before tournament opener
AL RAYYAN, Qatar - Canada came armed to the World Cup. During World Cup qualifying the Canadian men travelled with a sword which bears the words 'Nihil timendum est,' which is 'Fear Nothing' in Latin....
Nov 23, 2022
Alta.'s tactic of doling out cash fuels inflation rather than easing it: economists
Economists say provinces peppering the public with cash to deal with soaring prices compounds inflation rather than easing it. Travis Shaw says the move fails to quell inflation because having extra m...
Nov 23, 2022
Canada at the World Cup, ministers to testify at inquiry : In The News for Nov. 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 23, 2022
Canadians ready for today's World Cup game against Belgium - first match since 1986
MONTREAL - Watch parties are planned across the country today as soccer fans get ready for the World Cup match between Canada and Belgium - Canada's first game in the tournament since 1986. In Montrea...
Nov 23, 2022
Red Deer Public teacher receives provincial award for infusing Indigenous culture into the classroom
With a commitment to advancing Indigenous education in Red Deer Public Schools and across the province, and a passion for teaching students First Nations, Mtis and Inuit culture, one local teacher has...
Nov 22, 2022