Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Dave Struch to remain as Red Deer Rebels head coach
The Red Deer Rebels are dropping the interim tag off of Dave Struch's head coaching title.Struch joined the club in early March, and led the team to a 3-4-1-0 record down the stretch.The team then won...
May 1, 2024
Conservatives continue to out-fundraise all other federal parties
OTTAWA - The Opposition Conservatives continue to out-fundraise other federal parties, bringing in millions more than all the others combined in the first three months of the year. The Tories raised n...
May 1, 2024
Oilers look to get back on the attack with chance to eliminate Kings in Game 5
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have made the case they can rely on their defending to win games. That doesn't mean it's their preferred way of getting the job done. Edmonton leads the Los Angeles King...
Apr 30, 2024
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to open for May 1
CALGARY - The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is complete and the Canada Energy Regulator has given the go-ahead for the project to open. The regulator says it has approved the last remaining "leave...
Apr 30, 2024
ABmunis calls Bill 20 a power grab by provincial government
Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) President Tyler Gandam presented the association's perspective on the provincial government's controversial Bill 20 at a virtual news conference on Monday. The followi...
Apr 30, 2024
Snowfall Warnings remain for areas west and south of Red Deer
Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say widespread snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm are expected by Thursday evening. Meteorologists say this long duration snowfall event ...
Apr 30, 2024
Federal government must track progress toward zero plastic waste goal: audit report
OTTAWA - Canada's environment commissioner says most federal programs aimed at reducing plastic waste are working, but the government isn't tracking its progress toward the goal of zero waste. The gov...
Apr 30, 2024
Red Deer city council discuss Central Alberta Humane Society loan, Vehicle for Hire and Zoning Bylaws
Red Deer city council held their regular meeting on Monday, discussing the Central Alberta Humane Society's loan deferral, amendments to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, and the new Zoning Bylaw. The follo...
Apr 29, 2024
Red Deer a possible transit hub in Alberta's vision for passenger rail
Alberta's government says it will develop a Passenger Rail Master Plan as the foundation to advancing passenger rail in the province. Since the early days of Alberta's development, government official...
Apr 29, 2024
Smile Cookies are back!
Smile Cookies are coming to a Tim Hortons near you! We know you missed those delicious chocolate chip cookies with the big blue eyes and bright pink smiles! And we are so thankful Tim Hortons is bring...
Apr 29, 2024