Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels explode on offence in 10-2 victory over Kelowna Rockets
The Red Deer Rebels were on fire in the offensive zone on Saturday night.Led by a five-point night by forward Ty Coupland, the Rebels beat the Kelowna Rockets 10-2 in front over over 5,100 fans at the...
Mar 1, 2025
Canada's National Farmers Union standing up for DEI policies
Canada's National Farmers Union (NFU) says it remains steadfast in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).In a statement this month, the union clapped back at what it calls attacks on...
Feb 28, 2025
U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget
The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.Finance Minister Nate Horner says addressing affordability is a prime concern, but the...
Feb 27, 2025
When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with t...
Feb 27, 2025
Three charged in alleged kidnapping with firearm
Three individuals have been arrested in connection to an alleged kidnapping with a firearm that RCMP say occurred in the Maskwacis area on Feb. 24. That evening, RCMP report they were called to assist...
Feb 27, 2025 (Maskwacis RCMP)
Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still landing next week
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says economy-wide tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as planned. Trump's comments on Truth Social today come after days of confusing statemen...
Feb 27, 2025
Justice minister orders new trial for Alberta man convicted of murder in 1991
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder in Alberta more than three decades ago. Roy Allan Sobotiak was sentenced to life imprisonment ...
Feb 26, 2025
Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada
OTTAWA - More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty. Alberta resid...
Feb 26, 2025
Blackfalds council supports study into regional recreation facility
Blackfalds' town council has unanimously supported a resolution to participate in an Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant application with the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County to explore the fe...
Feb 26, 2025
Red Deer County to receive up to $3 million in federal grant to upgrade transit buses
Red Deer Country will receive up to $3,000,000 from the federal government to upgrade their fleet of transit buses.On Tuesday morning council unanimously approved the request for decision to receive t...
Feb 26, 2025