Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Canada, Sweden ask organizers to push back start time for women's soccer final
TOKYO - Canadian and Swedish team officials are asking organizers to push back the scheduled late-morning kickoff time for the women's soccer final to avoid the searing heat expected Friday at Tokyo's...
Aug 03, 2021
Vaccines aren't foolproof but prevent most serious illness, death from COVID-19
OTTAWA - U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is infected with COVID-19 but because he is fully vaccinated, he is mainly suffering from what feels like a mild sinus infection. For public health...
Aug 03, 2021
Premier Jason Kenney to speak publicly for first time since COVID-19 changes
CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney is to hold a news conference in Calgary today on Alberta's film and television industry. It will be the first time he will speak publicly since significant changes were ...
Aug 03, 2021
Canada shut out of medals again, but sprinters De Grasse, Brown provide hope
TOKYO - Canada threatened to add to its medal total Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics but, despite a few close calls, the nation was left without any hardware to celebrate for the second straight day. Onc...
Aug 03, 2021
Province announces new vaccine lottery with outdoor adventure prizes
The province has announced another incentive for Albertans to get vaccinated.The Outdoor Adventure Vaccine Lottery gives residents a chance to win fishing licenses, Canmore Nordic Centre ski passes an...
Jul 14, 2021
Didsbury RCMP investigating alleged indecent act
Didsbury RCMP are currently investigating an alleged indecent act that occurred on June 18 at a skate park in Carstairs. At approximately 11:00 p.m., Mounties say a male approached two female youths a...
Jul 14, 2021
Heat Warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding region
A Heat Warning is now in effect for Red Deer and many other parts of central Alberta as much of the province continues to see hotter than normal temperatures this week.The Heat Warning is in effect fo...
Jul 14, 2021
Alberta adds just 90 COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths over three days
Red Deer now has 17 active cases of COVID-19, down two from last Friday's reported total.Recoveries are listed at 5,721 as Red Deer added just one new COVID case over the last three days for a total o...
Jul 12, 2021
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants Canada to reopen to fully vaccinated visitors
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will advocate for the reopening of Canada's border the next time provincial leaders have a conversation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Speaking at th...
Jul 12, 2021
Red Deer man wins $1 million on LOTTO MAX
A Red Deer man is $1 million richer after striking it lucky on the June 8 LOTTO MAX.Darrin MacDonald told the Western Canada Lottery Corporation he thought the ticket checker was broken when he saw mu...
Jul 12, 2021