Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership
CALGARY - Naheed Nenshi cloaked himself in purple -- a mix of Liberal red and Conservative blue -- during his dark-horse bid to become Calgary's mayor in 2010, for the 11 years he stayed in the job an...
Mar 11, 2024
Province invests $20 million in grant programming for graduates creating new technologies
The Alberta government is investing $20 million in grant programming to support graduates that are creating new technologies. The funding will support graduates from science, technology, engineering a...
Mar 11, 2024
Lake rinks closed for season in Sylvan Lake
Effective Monday March 11, all outdoor rinks are closed in the Town of Sylvan Lake. Town officials say this includes all neighbourhood rinks, the lake rinks, and lake rink parking lot. The lake access...
Mar 11, 2024
After criticism, Ottawa pledges $1 million to support Hamas sexual-violence victims
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is pledging $1 million to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas in Israel during last October's attacks. The funding comes with an offer...
Mar 11, 2024
First Nations Chiefs call for leftover oil and gas reclamation funds to stay in Alberta
The Chiefs of several First Nations in Alberta are asking that millions of dollars in federal funds stay in the province.Since May 2020, Ottawa allocated $1 billion for its Site Rehabilitation Program...
Mar 11, 2024
Bulldogs lose 9-2 against the Bandits in highly heated match
In an intensely heated, the Blackfalds Bulldogs lost 9-2 against the Brooks Bandits on Saturday night at the Centennial Regional Arena. The Bandits lead among Alberta teams in the BCHL, with their onl...
Mar 10, 2024
Lakeland College Rustlers crowned national champions at Red Deer Polytechnic
The Lakeland College Rustlers have won gold for the second straight season at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship. Here is a summary of the res...
Mar 10, 2024
Most of Canada loses an hour of sleep as clocks spring forward for daylight time
Did you remember to set your clocks ahead an hour before going to bed last night? The seasonal tradition of "springing forward" meant most people in Canada moved their clocks an hour forward, switchin...
Mar 10, 2024
Rebels trounce Hitmen for third straight game, clinch playoff berth
Make it eight straight wins for the Red Deer Rebels (32-22-2-6) over the Calgary Hitmen (26-28-7-1).The Rebels beat Calgary 5-2 Saturday night at the Centrium, securing a playoff spot and eliminating ...
Mar 9, 2024
Rebels earn back-to-back wins against the Hitmen
In a close call game, the Red Deer Rebels once again beat the Calgary Hitmen 4-3 on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Rebels won 2-1 against the Hitmen last Saturday on home ice with new ...
Mar 8, 2024