Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
The gift that keeps on giving: Delburne couple wins $1 million
For Christmas, Debra and Darrell Hatt were given a present that will continue to give for years to come. The couple from Delburne, east of Red Deer, received a Player's Choice Mega Pack and won $1 mil...
Jan 21, 2022
Grocery and gas prices up significantly in 2021 as inflation outpaced wages
Stats Canada has released new data that backs up claims about the rising cost of living in the country.In December 2021, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.8 per cent compared to the same period in...
Jan 21, 2022
Betty White's legacy restores new hope to central Alberta animal rescue
Local animal lovers have stepped up in a big way in support of a central Alberta animal rescue organization.The Betty White Challenge, launched by Alix, AB based Saving Grace Animal Society, surpassed...
Jan 21, 2022
Central Zone hospitalizations nudge higher
PROVINCIAL NUMBERS*Numbers are up to date as of previous day's end. Numbers in parentheses represent a one-day change unless otherwise notedHospitalizations: 1,131 (+30)ICU admissions: 108 (-)People i...
Jan 20, 2022
Man sentenced to 11 years, four months in fatal Lacombe shooting
A man charged in a fatal Lacombe shooting two years ago has been sentenced to 11 years and four months in jail.However, Tyler John Campbell, 29, was also given 642 days credit for time already spent b...
Jan 20, 2022
Province announces new bed capacity measures and response plan
The Alberta Government announced Thursday there will be extra bed capacity in non-ICU and ICU settings as well as a new community response plan."COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed any other time...
Jan 20, 2022
Province to provide update on COVID-19
Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Jason Copping and other officials will provide an update today on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health in Alberta.News conference participants i...
Jan 20, 2022
Alberta government provides update on physician negotiations
The Alberta government has provided an update on the most recent labour negotiations between the province and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA). The release says the Government of Alberta and the ...
Jan 20, 2022
Province announces K-6 curriculum advisory group members
After scrutiny over the proposed K-6 curriculum, the Alberta Government is creating a new task force to help implement new educational programs. Members have been announced for the Curriculum Implemen...
Jan 20, 2022
Officials optimistic treatments will help ease COVID strain on Canada's health system
With COVID-19 hospitalizations in Canada still threatening to overwhelm the health-care system, officials hope two antiviral treatments could help ease the strain. A new study published in the Canadia...
Jan 20, 2022