Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta's Restrictions Exemption Program ends at midnight
Province-wide public health measures are being gradually lifted as the fifth wave of COVID-19 subsides and pressure on the health-care system eases. That according to the Alberta government which says...
Feb 08, 2022
Alberta premier set to announce timeline to reduce COVID-19 health restrictions
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will announce later today a plan to reduce COVID-19 health restrictions.Kenney says it will be a prudent timeline to lift the rules provided pressure on...
Feb 08, 2022
Firefighter passes away in rollover near Castor
A firefighter in central Alberta has died following a tragic accident Friday night.The death occurred near Castor, about 90 minutes east of Red Deer, and 40 minutes east of Stettler, within the County...
Feb 08, 2022
Alberta RCMP tweet north and southbound traffic blocked at Coutts border crossing
Update 7:45 a.m.5-1-1 Alberta reports some U-S bound commercial traffic is again being allowed past a closure point toward the Coutts border crossing.Any other access to the area is limited and motori...
Feb 08, 2022
Victory over rival U.S. in women's hockey highlights Canada's day at Beijing Games
BEIJING - Sarah Nurse was lamenting the lack of an available Tim Hortons in Beijing. It wasn't that the forward on Canada's Olympic women's hockey team was craving a cup of joe. She just felt goaltend...
Feb 08, 2022
How many candidates could run for Conservative leader? Depends on timing and rules
OTTAWA - One candidate has decided to join the nascent Conservative leadership race so far and the timing and rules will help determine how many others will end up on the ballot. Ottawa-area MP Pierre...
Feb 07, 2022
Canadian police forces learn from situation in Ottawa during convoy protests
Police forces across Canada took different approaches to protests against COVID-19 measures over the weekend, learning from the situation in Ottawa, where demonstrators and their trucks have remain en...
Feb 07, 2022
Mounties locate vehicle involved in Red Deer homicide
Local Mounties have now located the vehicle involved in the death of a Red Deer woman last week.Police say the 2018 Kia Rio has been found, with RCMP thanking the public and media for their assistance...
Feb 07, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
OTTAWA - The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times Eastern: 1...
Feb 07, 2022
Canada surprises with bronze medal in mixed team ski jump
BEIJING - Canada won a surprise bronze medal in the mixed team ski jumping competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The Canadian team of Alexandria Loutitt, Matthew Soukup, Abigail Strate and Macke...
Feb 07, 2022