Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta RCMP head not supporting provincial police proposal
The head of Alberta RCMP says a proposal by the provincial government to form its own police service has been a distraction and harmful to its members.Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki says the idea...
Aug 22, 2022
Centennial Cup and 111 medals for Team Alberta at Canada Summer Games
Alberta held fourth place at the 2022 Canada Summer Games on Sunday with a total of 111 medals and received the Centennial Cup for the most improved team.With 35 Gold medals, 33 Silver and 43 Bronze, ...
Aug 22, 2022
UCP must act now for Albertans struggling with food insecurity, NDP says
Alberta's NDP is renewing calls for the United Conservative government to return to the legislature to work to increase support for families.The calls come on the heels of a report from the University...
Aug 22, 2022
Treaty No. 6 monument unveiled outside Alberta legislature
EDMONTON, AB - It was a monumental occasion for First Nations groups at Alberta's capital building.Members of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, the Government of Canada, Government of Alber...
Aug 22, 2022
Skaters 'Go for Broke' at annual competition in north Red Deer
Skateboarders of all ages were out in the heat for the 7th annual Go for Broke skate comp in Red Deer on Saturday.The event was held once again at the Glendale skate park, next to the YMCA, in partner...
Aug 20, 2022
Pioneer Days back in full form at Sunnybrook Farm Museum
The annual fixture known as Pioneer Days is going on today (Aug. 21) and Sunday at Sunnybrook Farm Museum in south Red Deer.The long-running event, which is open from 8-4 each day, is sticking with tr...
Aug 20, 2022
Red Deer search & rescue team looking for volunteers to save lives from the sky
Some wish for the power to fly. With the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), members not only soar, but their combined efforts create the power to save lives.CASARA, a nationwide associa...
Aug 20, 2022
Additional $5 million for addiction and mental health supports in Alberta
The Alberta Government has announced an expansion of funding aimed at helping people struggling with addictions and/or their mental health.Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis...
Aug 19, 2022
Red Deer Regional Airport construction underway; airside land for sale
The expansion project of the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority is in full swing with 800,000 square metres of airside land available to sell or lease to the public.Construction of Phase 1 focused on...
Aug 19, 2022
Alberta's criminal defence lawyers to step up job action on Sept. 1
Defence lawyers across Alberta have informed the Alberta Government that they will begin to refuse more serious Legal Aid files starting September 1.Four defence lawyer associations united for a joint...
Aug 18, 2022