Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
'Daylight saving time confuses me:' Canadians prepare to adjust clocks
SASKATOON - The general manager of a movie theatre in Saskatchewan says it'll be an extra early Oscars watch party this weekend as the award show airs after most Canadians wind their clocks ahead an h...
Mar 08, 2024
Central Alberta beer supports Int'l Women's Day and Dress for Success
Central Alberta-made beer is once again raising funds and awareness for Dress for Success this March. For the fourth year, Innisfail's Field & Forge has crafted a new brew that will launch in loca...
Mar 07, 2024
Day one wraps up at CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship in Red Deer
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship got off to a great start at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. The first day featured incredible athle...
Mar 07, 2024