Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Sarah Hoffman announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's former deputy premier entered the province's NDP leadership Sunday with criticism of the federal carbon levy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Sarah Hoffman, who was deputy pr...
Feb 12, 2024
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other. Here's a look at a few topics that will linger in the aftermath: BEST SUPER BOW...
Feb 12, 2024
Rebels lose overtime heart-breaker in Medicine Hat
The Red Deer Rebels came into Saturday night's game in Medicine Hat on a six-game losing streak and that winless streak continued with a devastating 5-4 overtime loss to the WHL's Central Division-lea...
Feb 10, 2024
Bulldogs serve Bandits their first loss after 13-game win streak
The Blackfalds Bulldogs served the Brooks Bandits their first 3-2 loss at the Eagle Builders Centre on Saturday after a 13-game win streak. The bandits were leading in the BCHL after three games and w...
Feb 10, 2024
Rebels lose first home game to the Warriors following eastern road trip
In their first game back on home ice after an eastern road trip, the Red Deer Rebels lost 6-4 against the Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday at the Peavey Mart Centrium. The loss marks their sixth consecuti...
Feb 9, 2024
Economist: Alberta economy outperforms Canada's; country will likely avoid recession
Pierre Clroux, Chief Economist for BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada), shared with Red Deerians on Friday that not only is the Alberta economy outperforming the Canadian one, but he believes th...
Feb 9, 2024
Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution
Officials with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) have announced the death of an inmate at Bowden Institution, south of Red Deer.On February 7, 2024, CSC officials say Allan Sweeney, an inmate f...
Feb 9, 2024
Polar Glow on the Frost Street Patio
Downtown Red Deer is gearing up for a month-long celebration of all things icy and delightful with Polar Glow on the Ross Street Patio & Veteran's Park. From February 16 to March 16, the downtown ...
Feb 9, 2024 (Red Deer Downtown Business Association)
UPDATE: Didsbury RCMP have armed suspects in custody, shelter in place now over
UPDATE: Feb. 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Didsbury RCMP advise that the shelter in place has now been lifted. RCMP have the two suspects in custody. Didsbury RCMP further advise that they ARE NOT looking for a...
Feb 9, 2024
Red Deer Resort & Casino's new Event Centre taking bookings as of next week
The Red Deer Resort & Casino's new Event Centre will begin to take bookings next week. While no official opening date has been announced, the Centre will be hosting two events this February: a mix...
Feb 9, 2024