Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 09, 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 08, 2024
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi announces plans for climate action and healthcare reform
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi has announced her plans for climate action and healthcare reform. For climate action in Alberta, she shared a detailed plan that does not include a cons...
Mar 08, 2024
Alberta RCMP reminds motorists to "Click it or ticket!"
Alberta RCMP are reminded drivers that wearing a seatbelt remains one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect themselves and others in a motor vehicle collision. They say proper use of a saf...
Mar 08, 2024
Alberta RCMP say no charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race
EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP say there will be no charges following a probe into potential voter identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race that saw former premier Jason Kenney el...
Mar 08, 2024
Finalists determined on day two at CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship
While several teams remain in contention for national bronze, the Lakeland College Rustlers and Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners have qualified for the gold medal match at the Canadian Colle...
Mar 08, 2024