Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta orders reviews after non-profit ships stroke patient from hospital to motel
Alberta's minister for Seniors, Community and Social Services says there needs to be greater oversight of agencies that advertise non-medical supports to vulnerable people. Jason Nixon says the regula...
Mar 25, 2024
RDP Athlete of the Week - Jaxon Steele
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced Jaxon Steele (Kings Hockey) as The RDP Athlete of the Week. Jaxon Steele - Kings Hockey Program - Bachelor of Kinesiology (3rd year) Hometown - Calga...
Mar 25, 2024 Jaxon Steele scores in double overtime to help the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Hockey team earn a 3-2 victory to defeat the Concordia University Thunder three games to none and win consecutive ACAC gold medals.(RDP Athletics)
Rebels this week: March 25 - 31
PLAYOFFS!!The 2023-24 WHL Regular Season has come to and end... bring on the 2024 WHL Playoffs!The Red Deer Rebels (5th seed) take on the Medicine Hat Tigers (4th seed) in the WHL Eastern Conference Q...
Mar 25, 2024
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Recap: March 25
The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings Hockey team defeated the Concordia University Thunder in game three to sweep the championship final.Here is a summary of the results: On Friday, the RDP Kings won ...
Mar 25, 2024
Alberta RCMP warning against mass marketing and phone scams
Alberta RCMP is participating in Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's Fraud Prevention Month.Mounties are sharing information and resources to help you protect yourself from mass marketing...
Mar 25, 2024
Nomination Day and Special Ballot applications for Red Deer byelection
It's Nomination Day for the 2024 Municipal By-Election and staff are onsite at Red Deer City Hall to accept nomination packages until noon. Also, starting today, officials note eligible voters can app...
Mar 25, 2024
59% of Albertans want carbon tax abolished: poll
A new survey suggests that the majority of Albertans want to completely eliminate the federal carbon tax.The Angus Reid Institute polled 1,602 Canadian adults, including 155 residents of Alberta betwe...
Mar 25, 2024
Rebels close out regular season with 6-3 loss in Edmonton
It was a disappointing end to the regular season for the Red Deer Rebels at Rogers Place in Edmonton Sunday night.The hometown Oil Kings doubled up on the visiting Rebels 6-3, giving Red Deer a five-g...
Mar 25, 2024
Alberta scientists band together to shift climate change focus to health impacts
EDMONTON - Bodies and minds are just as affected by climate change as sea ice and forests, says University of Alberta scientist Sherilee Harper. "Climate change impacts everything we care about," she ...
Mar 24, 2024
MISSING: Brian Richard Wood, 42, of Didsbury
Didsbury RCMP advise that Brian Richard Wood was located deceased. They say the manner of death is not deemed to be suspicious. RCMP are giving condolences to the family and friends of Brian.
Mar 23, 2024