Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Liberals ready to release update on federal finances, outlook for Canadian economy
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland plans to release an updated accounting of federal finances today and provide the government's economic outlook for the coming months. The government predict...
Dec 14, 2021
Patient diversion situation at Red Deer Regional Hospital stabilized
Fourteen surgical patients at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) were diverted to Calgary and Edmonton over the weekend.Alberta Health Services says the situation occurred as result of trying t...
Dec 13, 2021
Active COVID caseload up, ICU admissions down in Alberta
PROVINCIAL NUMBERSOver the past three days, Alberta Health confirmed a combined 863 new cases, with 373 on Friday, 288 on Saturday, and 202 on Sunday.There are now 4,182 active cases, up 123 from Frid...
Dec 13, 2021
Province provides update on changes to draft K-6 curriculum
The province is implementing some changes to the draft K-6 curriculum. Following consultation with parents and school authorities, the Alberta Government will implement new curriculum in September 202...
Dec 13, 2021
Alberta UCP nominate Kenney critic Brian Jean as candidate in upcoming byelection
EDMONTON - United Conservative Party byelection candidate Brian Jean says he expects Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to follow up on a promise to sign his nomination papers.That's despite the fact Jean's...
Dec 13, 2021
Red Deer's top cop saying goodbye after 29-year career
Red Deer's top cop is retiring.Superintendent Gerald Grobmeier has spent the last six years of his 29-year career in Red Deer, including the last two years in charge."I am proud to have seen the Red D...
Dec 13, 2021
Alberta Wildfire offering tips for those cutting down Christmas trees
With the Christmas season fast approaching, those looking to cut down a Christmas tree for their home are being reminded there are several rules you have to follow.Wildfire Information Officer for Alb...
Dec 13, 2021
Collaros throws overtime TD pass to rally Bombers to Grey Cup victory
HAMILTON - Zach Collaros' 13-yard TD strike to Darvin Adams in overtime earned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a thrilling 33-25 Grey Cup win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on a windy Sunday night. After hitt...
Dec 12, 2021
Crews search for the missing after devastating tornadoes
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) - Rescuers in an increasingly bleak search picked through the tornado-splintered ruins of homes and businesses Sunday, including a candle factory that was bustling with night-shift ...
Dec 12, 2021
High-flying Rebels knocked off by last place Tigers
For the third game in a row, the Red Deer Rebels needed more than 60 minutes to find a result.The Rebels came into their game with Medicine Hat Saturday with 17 wins to the Tigers' four.The two hadn't...
Dec 12, 2021