Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta to spend $87 million on youth mental health supports in schools
The provincial government has announced funding aimed at supporting the mental health of youths across Alberta.Among the total of $87 million announced on Thursday, July 28, 2022, approximately $42 mi...
Jul 28, 2022
RCMP share further details of fatal crash near Ponoka
RCMP have shared that the person who died in a crash west of Ponoka on July 25 was a 34-year-old man from Ponoka.Cpl. Troy Savinkoff with Alberta RCMP says preliminary investigation shows that a Dodge...
Jul 28, 2022
Candidates jockey for support amidst first UCP leadership debate
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The first UCP leadership debate is officially in the books, with a packed house getting their very first look at the ideas and campaign platforms from the seven candidates vying to ...
Jul 28, 2022
All-In Packs now available for CFR48 at Westerner Park
All-In Packs are now available for purchase for CFR48 at Westerner Park this year.Westerner Park officials say this means rodeo fans across the country can go all in, as the six performance complete '...
Jul 27, 2022
Province giving more money for rising cost of continuing care accommodation
Seniors are getting more financial help from Alberta's government. The province says it will provide $11 million to help fight inflationary increases to the cost of accommodation. The financial relief...
Jul 27, 2022
Medicine Hat hosting first UCP leadership debate tonight
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The seven candidates running to become leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party and the next premier of Alberta are in Medicine Hat tonight for the first debate.The themes the ...
Jul 27, 2022
Red Deer applies for funding to support residents after June rainfall
The City of Red Deer submitted on Monday an application to the Government of Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program (DRP), seeking financial relief for residents and property owners who experienced flood...
Jul 27, 2022
Heat Warning remains in place for Red Deer and surrounding region
A Heat Warning issued for the Red Deer region by meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on July 27, 2022, remains in effect. Officials say daytime high temperatures ranging f...
Jul 27, 2022
Pope to depart Edmonton, travel to Quebec City for final days of reconciliation visit
EDMONTON - Pope Francis is set to leave Edmonton for Quebec City today, beginning the next stage of what he has described as his "penitential" journey in Canada. The pontiff is to visit with officials...
Jul 27, 2022
Red Deer named most active community in Canada winning $100,000
Red Deer has just been named Canada's most active community and awarded a $100,000 prize.Through the 2022 ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, Red Deerians not only helped the city earn this tit...
Jul 26, 2022