Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Alberta launches new grant to support communities facing rapid growth
The Alberta government has unveiled a new grant to help take some pressure off some of the province's fastest growing municipalities. Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver was in Lethbridge on Tues...
Oct 22, 2024
Red Deer County launches 'The Zone' municipal government hub
Red Deer County has launched a new portal they say will give residents improved access to material from council meetings.Starting Oct. 22, residents can live stream meetings and watch recordings on Th...
Oct 22, 2024
Aspiring Leaders initiative returns for a third year
Red Deer Public Schools announced on Monday that the first Aspiring Leaders session of the 2024-25 academic year took place, marking its third straight year.The first meeting brought together 45 staff...
Oct 22, 2024
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step...
Oct 22, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds public to use caution in winter driving conditions
The Alberta RCMP are reminding the public to take extra precautions while driving in winter weather conditions.Some parts of the province have already seen their first snowfall of the winter and polic...
Oct 22, 2024