Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Maskwacis RCMP investigating homicide in Samson Cree Nation
Maskwacis RCMP are investigating following a homicide in Samson Cree Nation.The incident took place on June 1 at 5:23 a.m. when police received a report of a shooting at a residence in the community.O...
Jun 04, 2025
Jobs minister presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is calling on Canada Post and its union to return to the bargaining table to hash out terms for binding arbitration. In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also ...
Jun 04, 2025
Five things to know about the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch
The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final for the second straight year, starting with Game 1 in Edmonton on Wednesday. The Panthers won last season's showdown in seven games t...
Jun 04, 2025
Bank of Canada set for interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty persists
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision today as the United States' trade dispute continues to cloud the economic outlook. A poll of economists provided by LSEG Data &...
Jun 04, 2025
Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain
Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days. More than 30,000 people in those provinces have be...
Jun 04, 2025
Province aiming to strengthen specialized health care in Alberta
Alberta's government says it is prioritizing emergency services, cancer care, and organ and tissue donation and transplantation in the province's refocused health care system. According to provincial ...
Jun 03, 2025
Red Deer Public Schools accused in lawsuit of destroying evidence of alleged sexual assault
A civil lawsuit has been launched alleging the Red Deer Public School Division destroyed evidence and helped a teen return to their home country of Czechia following an alleged sexual assault in 2022....
Jun 03, 2025
Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills byelection forum cancelled, Chamber says it had no other choice
Two candidates in the June 23 provincial byelection for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills are expressing dismay due to the cancellation of a local forum for constituents to come and hear opposing views.The fo...
Jun 03, 2025
Ponoka RCMP searching for vehicle that fled scene after collision on QEII
Ponoka RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision.On May 29 at 2:07 p.m. RCMP responded to a report of a collision involving two semi tractor ...
Jun 03, 2025
Town of Ponoka to hold seniors week event this Wednesday
Seniors week is officially underway and the Town of Ponoka will be celebrating the occasion.On Wednesday, June 4 they're inviting seniors to the Ponoka Aquaplex for coffee, tea and snacks in a drop in...
Jun 03, 2025