Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Lacombe boxer heads to competition this weekend on home turf
A local boxer from Lacombe hopes his athletic career inspires other young athletes from small towns to achieve their goals. William "Ace" O'Keefe, 22, recently sponsored by Lacombe Ford, will be fight...
May 27, 2022
Health transfers a priority as western premiers meet in Saskatchewan
REGINA - Health transfers are expected to be high on the agenda when Western Canada's provincial and territorial leaders meet in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.Saskatchewa...
May 27, 2022
Alberta legislature wraps up spring sitting
EDMONTON - Alberta's legislature has wrapped up a tumultuous spring sitting, which may be followed by a new premier when politicians return to the house this fall.Government House Leader Jason Nixon s...
May 27, 2022
McDavid scores in OT, Oilers down Flames to advance to Western Conference final
CALGARY - The Edmonton Oilers are off to the Western Conference final. Connor McDavid scored at 5:03 of overtime as the Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Thursday to win their second-round pla...
May 26, 2022
Main Stage concerts announced for Westerner Days
Officials at Westerner Park in Red Deer have announced this year's concert headliners performing on the TD Main Stage for the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition July 20-24, 2022BILLY TALENT - Thursd...
May 26, 2022
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Blackfalds high school on Friday
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) Board of Trustees will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new and first ever high school in Blackfalds on Friday. The ceremony will take place at 5000 Leung ...
May 26, 2022
Penhold Crossing Graduating Class receives personalized congratulation signs from Mayor and Council
For all the challenges and changes they have faced over the last three school years, the class of 2022 will share a special place in the history books. On May 25, Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau presented ...
May 26, 2022
Alberta government aims to relieve EMS pressures
The government of Alberta has revealed plans of easing pressure on emergency medical services (EMS) in the province.Jason Copping, Minister of Health, says EMS advisory committee recommendations were ...
May 26, 2022
Alberta RCMP stop 165 impaired drivers over Victoria Day long weekend
The Victoria Day long weekend saw Alberta RCMP issue thousands of traffic safety violation tickets and take dozens of impaired drivers off the roads.Alberta Mounties participated in National Impaired ...
May 26, 2022
Canada's transport minister detects 'shift' in U.S. outlook after meetings in D.C.
WASHINGTON - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he is detecting a positive "shift" in the Biden administration's approach to Canada following meetings in the U.S. capital. Alghabra spent Tuesday in...
May 26, 2022