Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Central Sport announces 2024 Sport Award Winners
Central Sport unveiled the 2024 Sport Awards winners on Saturday.Prior to the Red Deer Rebels game against the Swift Current Broncos at the Centrium all five award winners took to the ice to be honour...
Mar 8, 2025

Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget
Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget.Chief government whip Shane Getson said Friday ...
Mar 7, 2025

Safe Harbour Society to provide 150 beds for shelter guests
Safe Harbour Society recently made a move that will improve the quality of life for its residents.This week the local shelter secured 150 bed frames and mattresses that came from the old army base in ...
Mar 7, 2025

Michener Aquatic Centre gets timing technology upgrade
Competitive swimmers in Red Deer can now enjoy the benefits of an updated timing system at the Michener Aquatic Centre thanks to the Red Deer Masters Swim Club. At the end of January, the Club finishe...
Mar 7, 2025

Here's the latest in the ongoing trade dispute with the U.S.
OTTAWA - The U.S. temporarily paused tariffs Thursday on goods that meet the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and lowering levies on potash to 10 per cent, until Ap...
Mar 7, 2025
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has suspended a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to pause some duties on Canada.LeBlanc...
Mar 6, 2025

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
Mounties in Alberta say they've launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services.They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allegations from the...
Mar 6, 2025

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta say they have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services. They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allega...
Mar 6, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith makes rounds on U.S. TV news shows to defend new booze rules
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is making the rounds on U.S. television networks, saying Canada has to look out for itself in the tariff war.Alberta and other provinces have announced they will stop bu...
Mar 6, 2025

Bigger and better: Red Deer Home show offers industry insights and entertainment
Those looking to connect with home industry experts will have their chance at the Red Deer Home Show this weekend, returning bigger and better than ever with more than 220 businesses and 430 booths on...
Mar 6, 2025