Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
'Extra hoops': Parks Canada's lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild
Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month's wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what the...
Aug 9, 2024
Charges laid against Red Deer motel for safety code violations
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) are reminding property owners of the importance of fire safety after a property owner was charged with several offences resulting in $40,000 in fines. Between June 2...
Aug 8, 2024
Sylvan Lake Gulls announce 19U Prep Team
The Sylvan Lake Gulls have announced the creation of a Gulls 19U Prep Team for the 2025 summer baseball season. Team officials say the Gulls will be collaborating with St. Joseph High School Falcon Ba...
Aug 8, 2024
Calgary builders hope to work with city to reduce impact of new water restrictions
CALGARY - Calgary builders say they're glad the city has given them advance notice of a renewed water shutdown to help them cope with what has been a summer of setbacks that have cost millions of doll...
Aug 8, 2024
Red Deer coach to join Paralympics team in Paris
Swimming Canada has announced the list of staff chosen to join the team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and Red Deer Catalina Swim Club coach Haley Bennett-Osborne is on the roster.Bennett-Osborne...
Aug 8, 2024
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of trucker convicted in Edmonton hotel killing
EDMONTON - Canada's highest court won't hear a conviction appeal from a former Ontario truck driver in the death of a woman at an Edmonton hotel. Bradley Barton was sentenced to 12 1/2 years for mansl...
Aug 8, 2024
ABC says Trump and Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate on Sept. 10
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - ABC says both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate, setting up a face-off between the Republican and Democratic nominees. The announceme...
Aug 8, 2024
Rebels name Jamie Novakoski Director of Player Personnel
Red Deer Rebels Owner, President, and General Manager Brent Sutter has announced the hiring of Jamie Novakoski as the club's new Director of Player Personnel. Team officials say Novakoski joins the Re...
Aug 8, 2024 Jamie Novakoski, Director of Player Personnel, Red Deer Rebels. (Supplied)
Airfares could rise after Calgary hailstorm forces WestJet to cancel flights: expert
An aviation expert says airfares may go up in the immediate aftermath of a hailstorm that tore through Calgary on Monday evening, damaging WestJet planes and upending travel plans. Hailstones as big a...
Aug 8, 2024
Alberta Government decries reduction of jobs funding, Ottawa says not a 'cut'
There will be less money flowing to Alberta to support jobs this year.The province's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones is calling out what he says is "Ottawa's unexpected and unreasonable...
Aug 8, 2024