Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Gay Ugandan in Edmonton faces deportation, fears jail or death over anti-LGBTQ law
EDMONTON - A man in Edmonton is making a last-ditch legal bid to avoid a Monday deportation flight back to Uganda, where he fears he may be imprisoned, harmed or even killed for being gay. The man, wh...
Dec 15, 2023
QEll fully open after multiple collisions Thursday, but one fatality
UPDATE: Dec. 15, 11:15 p.m. Alberta RCMP advise the public that Highway 2 is fully reopened for travel in both directions. RCMP reminds the public, however, to drive to the conditions of the road in o...
Dec 14, 2023
Rebels earn 3-2 win over Broncos on home ice
The Red Deer Rebels are now on a three-game winning streak after a 3-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos at the Peavey Mart Centrium Thursday night.The Rebels came into the game, winners of their...
Dec 14, 2023
Alberta government announces pilot projects to improve responsible reclamation work
The Alberta government says it will launch new pilot projects testing ways to speed up oil and gas well site reclamation while protecting the environment.Provincial officials say reclamation is an imp...
Dec 14, 2023
Province announces change to reporting damages caused by collisions
The provincial government has announced a change in reporting damages caused by a vehicle collision.Starting on January 1, 2024, drivers will not have to report property damage from a collision to law...
Dec 14, 2023
Building permit value fluctuations in 2023 not of huge concern
Just staring at the numbers, one may think 2023 was a problem year for building permit values in Red Deer.For instance, the total value of this year's 967 permits -- through November -- is just over $...
Dec 14, 2023
Get your dog license renewed at Humane Society
Red Deerians are being reminded to renew their pet licenses before the flip of the calendar.New tags, renewals and replacements can be done through the Central Alberta Humane Society (4505 - 77 Street...
Dec 14, 2023
UPDATED: Red Deer RCMP advise of heavy police presence
UPDATE - Dec. 14, 2023, 1:10 p.m.: Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that the suspect has been arrested. Mounties say the public may now access the area and residents no longer need to she...
Dec 14, 2023
Rebels finish five-game road trip with 3-2 overtime win in Calgary
The Red Deer Rebels wrapped up their five-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime win against the Hitmen in Calgary Wednesday night.Red Deer went 3-2 while on their road swing.Wednesday night, however, saw...
Dec 13, 2023
Red Deer's Nate Danielson makes 2024 World Juniors roster
On Wednesday, Hockey Canada announced its roster for the 2024 World Juniors later this month, and it includes Red Deer's own Nate Danielson.Danielson, a centre who is third in scoring and captain for ...
Dec 13, 2023