Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta teachers to vote on tentative deal as strike date nears; government
The Alberta government says it has struck a tentative deal with the union representing 51,000 teachers provincewide.Finance Minister Nate Horner says the offer needs to be ratified by the members of t...
Sep 24, 2025
Nicholas Bennett wins bronze and places fourth in pair of races at 2025 World Para Swimming Championships
Nicholas Bennett has made some noise at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships this week.The 21-year-old from Parksville, B.C., who now calls Red Deer home, won the bronze medal in the men's 200-m...
Sep 23, 2025
Five more ministries get new mandate letters from Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has released five more mandate letters.They follow up the first four which dropped last week, and come ahead of the legislative assembly reconvening for a fall session o...
Sep 23, 2025
Dallas Stars sign Rebels forward Jaxon Fuder
The Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League announced Tuesday they've signed Red Deer Rebels forward Jaxon Fuder.The 19-year-old from Cold Lake, Alta. signed a three-year, entry-level contract, whi...
Sep 23, 2025
Red Deer students take part in province-wide walkout in support of teachers
High school students made their voices heard in Alberta today including in Red Deer.Over 40 students made their way to Red Deer City Hall Monday morning in solidarity with teachers amid contract negot...
Sep 22, 2025
Minnesota Wild sign Rebels goaltender Chase Wutzke
Red Deer Rebels goaltender Chase Wutzke has signed a professional deal with the Minnesota Wild.The franchise made the announcement on Monday that they've inked Wutzke to a three-year, entry-level cont...
Sep 22, 2025
RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services to conduct training exercises at Westerner Park
Red Deer RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services are advising the public they'll be conducting advanced training opportunities on Tuesday at Westerner Park.On Sept. 23, Mounties are asking the public to ...
Sep 22, 2025
Rebels lose second-straight contest to Oil Kings
The Red Deer Rebels lost their second straight game on Saturday afternoon falling 4-1 to the Oil Kings in Edmonton at Rogers Place.Forward Samuel Drancak was the lone goal scorer for the Rebels, meanw...
Sep 20, 2025
Podcast: Tammy Cunnington's new memoir 'Still Fighting' out Oct. 4, details fight for dreams big and small
Tammy Cunnington began her fight at the devastatingly young age of six.And you better believe she is still fighting!'Still Fighting' is in fact the title of the 2x Paralympian from Red Deer's new memo...
Sep 20, 2025
Seniors for Climate to hold rally at City Hall Park Saturday
The Seniors for Climate initiative will hold a rally this Saturday, Sept. 20 in Red Deer called Draw the Line in hopes of raising awareness of climate change, peace, democracy, and a better future for...
Sep 19, 2025