Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to "fringe" elements of Smith's United Conservativ...
Oct 28, 2024
Hurricanes come from behind in third period to beat Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels carried a one-goal lead into the third period but they gave up three unanswered goals in the final five minutes to fall 5-3 on the road.Rebels captain Ollie Josephson scored nearly...
Oct 26, 2024
Red Deer family donates $2.3 million to four local organizations
A Red Deer family has made a generous donation of $2.3 million to four local organizations.The family of Donald and Alice Beamish honoured their memory this week with a presentation at Red Deer Region...
Oct 25, 2024
Two central Albertans among Canadians honoured for their bravery
Decorations for Bravery were awarded to deserving Canadians by Governor General Mary Simon on Thursday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.The awards were established in 1972 to recognize courageous acts, with o...
Oct 25, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber announces 2024 Business of the Year Award winners
The Red Deer District Chamber announced and honoured six 2024 Business of the Year Award winners in a ceremony at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre on October 24. The winners are: Small Business of...
Oct 25, 2024
Convicted fraudster's mistrial application quashed, sentencing to resume in December
A Sylvan Lake man convicted earlier this year of defrauding investors of nearly $3 million will now possibly learn his fate in December.Dane Skinner, now 60, was found guilty by a jury this past May f...
Oct 24, 2024
WHL Cup action continues in Red Deer
The second day of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Cup will officially be underway this evening in Red Deer.At 4:15 p.m. at the Peavey Mart Centrium, British Columbia will take on Saskatchewan followed...
Oct 24, 2024
'It was surreal': Red Deer's Jacob Hicks makes AHL debut
Red Deer's Jacob Hicks took a massive step in his pursuit of one day becoming a National Hockey League linesman.The 22-year-old officiated his first ever American Hockey League (AHL) game just over a ...
Oct 23, 2024
A look at what people are saying about the Bank of Canada's rate decision
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada cut its key policy interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday to bring it to 3.75 per cent. Here's what people are saying about the decision: "High inflation and interes...
Oct 23, 2024
Quick Quotes: What Liberal MPs have to say as the caucus debates Trudeau's future
OTTAWA - Here are some notable quotes from Liberal members of Parliament as they headed into a caucus meeting Wednesday where they are set to debate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership: "There ...
Oct 23, 2024