Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Significant snowfall amounts hit central Alberta
Periods of heavy snow fell across portions of the province between Tuesday night and Thursday, resulting in significant snowfall amounts for many areas, including some in central Alberta. According to...
Mar 21, 2024

Alberta health minister says non-profit that shipped stroke patient to motel off list
EDMONTON - Alberta's health minister says a non-profit that shipped a stroke patient to a motel for his long-term recovery will be taken off a roster of agencies offered to provide support after a hos...
Mar 21, 2024

Rebels and Tigers to battle in round one of 2024 playoffs
The Red Deer Rebels and Medicine Hat Tigers will meet in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals for round one of the 2024 WHL Playoffs. The Rebels earned the #5 seed in the Eastern Conference while the ...
Mar 21, 2024

Premier names new parliamentary secretary for Health Minister Adriana LaGrange
Premier Danielle Smith has named a new parliamentary secretary to assist Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange. The provincial government says working to improve health outcomes for Albertans to ensure ...
Mar 21, 2024

Alberta RCMP currently responding to multiple motor vehicle collisions on QE II Highway
Alberta RCMP continue to respond to numerous motor vehicle collisions on the QE II Highway. Alberta RCMP Traffic Leduc are currently responding to several motor vehicle collisions on Highway 2 in the ...
Mar 21, 2024

In the news today: Brian Mulroney's tribute moves to Montreal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Quebecers to pay tribute to Brian Mulroney Quebecers will get their chance to p...
Mar 21, 2024

Rebels lose 6-3 to Broncos, Central Division leaders, in final regular season match-up
The Red Deer Rebels lost 6-3 in their final regular season game against the Swift Current Broncos, leaders of the Central Division, on Wednesday at the InnovationPlex.On a higher note, not only did Re...
Mar 21, 2024

Red Deer's Street Ties program for vulnerable youth will close this April due to lack of funding
Red Deer's Street Ties outreach program for youth experiencing homelessness will be closing at the end of the month due to a lack of funding. The youth outreach drop-in program supports street-involve...
Mar 20, 2024

Lacombe County hosting voluntary Farm Vehicle Safety checks
Lacombe County is set to host voluntary Farm Vehicle Safety checks, this April 3 in Rainy Creek and April in Tees.The initiative is part of the municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance safety and awa...
Mar 20, 2024

Central Sports 2023 Sport Award Winners
Central Sport, an organization that links local sports while promoting regional sports excellence, announced it's 2023 Sport Award Winners at the Red Deer Rebels game on Saturday, March 16, 2024. RDP ...
Mar 20, 2024 RDP Queens Basketball is the 2023 Pattison Media Team of the Year. (Lee Lachance)