Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
'It is urgent': Alberta military reservists eager to join Canadian Forces in Latvia
SUFFIELD, Alta. - A pair of 105-mm howitzers bark constantly as they turn plywood tank targets into kindling kilometres away on the windswept landscape of one of Canada's largest military bases. It's ...
Nov 10, 2024
Red Deer Rebels blown out 7-2 by Americans
The Red Deer Rebels went down early and weren't able to fully recover in a 7-2 loss to the Tri-City- Americans.This is now their second-straight loss to begin their six-game road trip through the U.S....
Nov 9, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Blue Bombers advance to Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are going to the Grey Cup for the fifth consecutive CFL season. The Blue Bombers defeated the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders 38-22 in today's West Division Fina...
Nov 9, 2024
Argonauts upset Alouettes in East final, but lose QB Chad Kelly
MONTREAL - The Toronto Argonauts got their revenge on the Montreal Alouettes, but lost their starting quarterback in the process. Damonte Coxie made five receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown as th...
Nov 9, 2024
A look back at Red Deer's importance in WWII
With Remembrance Day around the corner, some may be interested to know that Red Deer and Penhold once served as an important part in Canada's efforts in the Second World War.As Canada joined the war i...
Nov 9, 2024
Red Deer Rebels fall in Wenatchee to kick off U.S. road trip
The Red Deer Rebels road trip through the U.S. Division got off to a rough start on Friday night.In Wenatchee against the Wild, the Rebels lost 5-2 in their first-ever game played in the Town Toyota C...
Nov 8, 2024
Remembering the 187th Central Alberta Battalion
Editor's note: This story was originally published November 9, 2016 on an older version of rdnewsNOW.com which is no longer accessible. It also features an interview with late historian and Red Deer c...
Nov 8, 2024
Rebels owner Brent Sutter to be inducted into New York Islanders Hall of Fame
The New York Islanders will be honouring a local hockey legend later this season.On Friday, the historic National Hockey League (NHL) franchise announced Brent Sutter will be inducted into the organiz...
Nov 8, 2024
Road closure on 52 Avenue
UPDATE: Nov. 8, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Please note that this road closure has been changed, the new dates are as follows: Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption along 52 Avenue. From 8 a.m. ...
Nov 8, 2024
Red Deer Justice Centre expected to open in early 2025
The new Red Deer Justice Centre is expected to officially open and begin operating in early 2025.On Friday, the Alberta government announced that Red Deer residents are one step closer to utilizing th...
Nov 8, 2024