Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Eyes warily turn to next round of U.S. tariffs during second week of federal election
OTTAWA - The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings. Eyes are turning to Wednesday when U.S. Presiden...
Mar 31, 2025
'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake
A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed at least 1,600 people. Canadian ...
Mar 30, 2025
Inaugural Alberta's Strongest Man competition puts on a show in Red Deer
Red Deer's Larson Hehr hasn't been a professional on the strongman circuit for long but has quickly made a name for himself.The 27-year-old, who grew up in Calgary, has competed professionally for a y...
Mar 29, 2025
Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election following a Fr...
Mar 28, 2025
Sylvan Lake Wranglers knock off defending champs to win HJHL title
After two straight years of losing to the Okotoks Bisons in the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) Finals, the Sylvan Lake Wranglers are champions.On Thursday evening, the Wranglers defeated the Bis...
Mar 28, 2025
16-year-old charged with possession and trafficking following search by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 16-year-old under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a search of their residence that allegedly found them in possession of hundreds of grams o...
Mar 28, 2025
RCMP report poor road conditions across the province
The Alberta RCMP are advising the public to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Road conditions pose significant hazards across the province, including in central Alberta. Accord...
Mar 28, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Mark Carney set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning
OTTAWA - A White House official says Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning. More to come. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
Mar 28, 2025
RCMP won't lay charges after incident in Red Deer with anti-immigrant signs
Charges will not be laid in relation to a concerning incident which took place in Red Deer March 1.That day, a handful of people were seen holding up signs and a flag in at least three locations withi...
Mar 28, 2025
Red Deer green cart collection returning to weekly schedule
The City of Red Deer would like to inform residents that green cart collections will return to a weekly schedule starting Monday, March 31. Green carts are an easy way for residents to dispose of thei...
Mar 27, 2025