Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels fire coach after 7-5 loss and WHL Playoffs looming
The Red Deer Rebels lost 7-5 Friday night, and then parted ways with their head coach.The team announced late Friday that Derrick Walser is no longer with the club.Dave Struch has been named interim h...
Mar 2, 2024
Rebels defeated by Broncos in 7-5 thriller
It what was bound to be a highly competitive game, the Red Deer Rebels (30-21-2-6) and Swift Current Broncos (32-19-4-2) put on a barn-burner Friday at the Centrium -- the Broncos skating to a 7-5 vic...
Mar 1, 2024
Budget is "good news" says Red Deer deputy mayor, but ABmunis discouraged
There wasn't much in the way of surprises for Red Deer in Budget 2024, released Thursday.The budget includes a $367 million surplus.More Budget 2024 coverage is below...How Budget 2024 will impact Red...
Mar 1, 2024
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce describe provincial budget as "a good balance"
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce says they find the provincial government's 2024-25 budget to be a good balance, reflecting a commitment to accountability and a forward-thinking approac...
Mar 1, 2024
Budget 2024 provides funds for wildfire prevention
The provincial budget is allocating more funds to wildfire prevention efforts across Alberta. $151 million over the next three years will be used to continue prioritizing "new technologies and tactics...
Mar 1, 2024
Obstruction charge withdrawn for Alberta reporter covering homeless camp clearing
EDMONTON - Crown prosecutors have withdrawn an obstruction charge against an Edmonton reporter. Brandi Morin was arrested in January while she was covering police clearing a homeless encampment in the...
Mar 1, 2024
Alberta childcare providers to receive payments at the beginning of the month
The Government of Alberta said it is making a change that it hopes will help to stabilize the childcare sector.Starting on March 1, 2024, childcare providers will receive approximately 80 per cent of ...
Mar 1, 2024
House of Commons silent, Parliament Hill flag at half-mast after death of Mulroney
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are absent from the House of Commons as Canadians mourn the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney. The flag atop the Peace Tower is flying at half-mast in tribut...
Mar 1, 2024
How Canada is reacting to the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at 84. His family announced late Thursday that the former Tory leader died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He served as Canada's 18th prime ...
Feb 29, 2024
How Budget 2024 will impact Red Deer and central Alberta
It's a big day in Alberta, with Finance Minister Nate Horner having tabled Budget 2024 in the legislature Thursday afternoon.Horner spoke at length about being fiscally responsible, which means prepar...
Feb 29, 2024