Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

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

Innisfail RCMP and ALERT's ICE unit arrest Penhold man on child pornography related charges
Innisfail RCMP have arrested a 44-year-old Penhold man for charges related to child pornography after they conducted a search warrant at a residence on Thursday.On Sept. 18, the RCMP in partnership wi...
Sep 19, 2025

Court challenges to Alberta transgender laws to continue despite government plan
One of the LGBTQ+ advocacy groups challenging Alberta's government in court over its laws affecting transgender people says it won't back down after learning the province plans to invoke the Charter's...
Sep 19, 2025

Talks resume as Oct. 6 deadline looms in possible Alberta-wide teachers strike
The Alberta government and the teachers' union are back at the bargaining table with three weeks to go before a possible provincewide strike. Finance Minister Nate Horner's office confirmed in a state...
Sep 19, 2025

Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws: memo
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause in amending three laws that affect transgender people, says a leaked government memo obtained by Th...
Sep 19, 2025

Keith McInnis excited to suit up for hometown Rebels in home opener
Playing for his hometown Red Deer Rebels has been a dream come true for Keith McInnis.The 19-year-old defenceman suited up in all four preseason games and is chomping at the bit to play in the home op...
Sep 18, 2025