Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2025
Community report for Red Deer looks at DEI in mental health care
A newly released report takes a closer look at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as it pertains to mental health services in Red Deer. The report came out of a World Cafe event held in June 2024, ...
Jun 2, 2025
Innisfail Eagles announce annual Blades & Birdies Golf Tournament fundraiser
The Innisfail Eagles men's hockey team is set to host the first annual Blades & Birdies Golf Tournament.The tournament will be a fundraiser for the club's operations, player development, travel an...
Jun 2, 2025
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for this Saturday
The 2025 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set to take place this weekend to honour a long list of legendary athletes and builders from the province.The class will be formally inducted...
Jun 2, 2025
Man charged in Ponoka County shooting incident, ordered to stand trial
A Ponoka County resident charged in an alleged shooting incident last year has been ordered to stand trial. Denton David Bonnett, 40, was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing in Pono...
Jun 2, 2025
Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says it's time for Canada to move past its dispute with India because the country is an indispensable partner in a volatile world. Harper made the comment...
Jun 2, 2025