Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Downtown parking changes Thursday afternoon
There will be some changes to downtown parking Thursday afternoon to accommodate the large gathering that is expected to attend Councillor Michael Dawe's funeral service om Jan. 4, 2024.Between 12 p.m...
Jan 4, 2024

Former Pattison Media broadcaster shines in play-by-play role for PWHL
It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...
Jan 4, 2024

Head-on collision claims life of Red Deer woman
A Red Deer woman is dead and a Red Deer man seriously injured following a crash on Highway 9 east of Beiseker, AB, Tuesday evening.On Jan. 2, 2023, at 10:38 p.m. Airdrie RCMP received a report of a tw...
Jan 4, 2024

Alberta government supporting the Carnivores and Communities Program
Alberta's government says it is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve.Government off...
Jan 3, 2024

Rebels Wutzke named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December
The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday that Red Deer Rebels netminder Chase Wutzke has been named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December. Wutzke, 17, went 5-0-0-1 with a 1.66 goals-against av...
Jan 3, 2024

Christmas tree pick up begins in Ponoka January 23
The Town of Ponoka's annual collection of compostable Christmas trees begins Tuesday, January 23. Officials say the Town will make one pass down each back alley in Ponoka to pick up compostable Christ...
Jan 3, 2024

Melbourne begins term as Chair of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association
Officials with Central Alberta Realtors Association have announced that Allan Melbourne officially began his term as Chair of the organization on Jan. 1, 2024. Officials note, he has served on the Boa...
Jan 3, 2024

Winter camping available in Alberta
People looking to go outdoors and do some winter camping have a variety of options across Alberta this season.Officials said Alberta's Crown lands provide many options to choose from, including provin...
Jan 3, 2024

Canada's clean-tech revolution will be limited without more clean power: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne spent most of last year doling out big bucks for massive new electric-vehicle battery plants as Canada made some major moves to solidify its green...
Jan 3, 2024

Rebels fall 3-2 against the Tigers in first overtime loss this season
In their first game of 2024, the Red Deer Rebels fell 3-2 against the Medicine Hat Tigers at the Co-Op Place in their first overtime loss of the season. Their third consecutive game reaching overtime,...
Jan 2, 2024