Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Innisfail RCMP respond to jackknifed semi on QEll
In addition to poor weather and road conditions, motorists along the QE2 near Innisfail are also dealing with detours in the area Wednesday morning. On November 2, 2022 at 4:51 a.m., Innisfail RCMP re...
Nov 2, 2022
"A crown jewel event": Canadian Finals Rodeo expects 30,000 visitors in Red Deer
With some calling it the rodeo "Grey Cup" and "Super Bowl", the 48th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is back in Red Deer on Wednesday. From November 2-6, the CFR will be held at the Peavey ...
Nov 1, 2022
Snowfall Warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding areas
A Snowfall Warning remains in place for most of the southern half of Alberta, including the Red Deer region.Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada say the Snowfall Warning is in eff...
Nov 1, 2022
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science
EDMONTON - The leader of Alberta's Opposition NDP says the proposed pay deal for B.C. doctors is a wakeup call to Premier Danielle Smith to stop threatening to take a wrecking ball to Alberta's health...
Nov 1, 2022
Alberta RCMP remind motorists to be prepared for winter driving
With winter approaching, Ponoka RCMP Traffic Services would like to take the time to remind the users of Alberta's Highways, to prepare for upcoming winter driving. As the temperatures drop and weathe...
Nov 1, 2022
Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025. Immigration Minister Sean Fra...
Nov 1, 2022
Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother
OTTAWA - We'll see you at Christmas. It was October 2011 and Candy Greff was standing outside a restaurant in Morinville, Alta.,saying goodbye to her son Byron Greff. Little did she know that it would...
Nov 1, 2022
'Freedom Convoy' leaders to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to testify at the public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act starting today. The witnesses are expected to shed light on ...
Nov 1, 2022
Rebels This Week: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6
NOT-SO-SCARY 13!The Red Deer Rebels have a set a new modern Western Hockey League (1978-current) record by winning their 13th consecutive game to start the 2022-23 season. The Rebels established the n...
Oct 31, 2022
Potential recovery centre in Lacombe County moves ahead; residents raise concerns
Lacombe County council passed third reading last week to amend a Land Use bylaw that would allow for a recovery centre near the Summer Village of Birchcliff. At their regular meeting on Oct. 24, counc...
Oct 31, 2022