Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Zexi Li, lead plaintiff in proposed class-action, testifies in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The woman who went to court to get an injunction against the "Freedom Convoy" last year is set to testify today in the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers. Zexi Li is expected t...
Oct 16, 2023
Suncor CEO appearing today at Commons committee to explain comments on sustainability
OTTAWA - Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a H...
Oct 16, 2023
Rebels dominate Oil Kings in thrilling 5-2 win
The Red Deer Rebels had one of their best games yet this season, beating the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 at Rogers Place on Sunday.The Rebels had fans holding their breath in the first period when Matteo F...
Oct 15, 2023
Hindu Cultural Society of Central Alberta president recognized by province
A pair of central Albertans are among 31 people honoured by the province this week as part of the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.Dharmesh Goradia is the president of the Hindu Cultural Society of...
Oct 14, 2023
WATCH: Solar eclipse brings Red Deerians to Kerry Wood Nature Centre
The sky was nearly perfect to view the partial solar eclipse from Red Deer Saturday morning.The eclipse was of the annular variety elsewhere across North, Central and South America.An annular eclipse ...
Oct 14, 2023
Rebels let win slip out of their fingertips in Regina
The Red Deer Rebels had a win well within their grasp, but let it slip away in what was ultimately a 4-3 shootout victory for the Regina Pats on Friday.The teams met for the first time this young WHL ...
Oct 13, 2023
AK-47 seized in Red Deer drug trafficking investigation
Four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, were seized in Red Deer as part of a fentanyl trafficking investigation. Three people were charged, including an armed robbery suspect. ALERT Red Deer's organi...
Oct 13, 2023
Town of Penhold local hero recognized worldwide
A local Penhold resident has once again been honoured for her extraordinary achievement in helping to save lives.On October 10 Penhold town council presented local resident, Josephine Michaluk, with a...
Oct 13, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools
EDMONTON - Members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party are to debate a resolution surrounding gender pronouns in schools and parental consent. The party's annual general meeting set for N...
Oct 13, 2023
Alberta rules out Quebec pension model despite promise to wait for public feedback
CALGARY, AB - Finance Minister Nate Horner says if Alberta abandons the Canada Pension Plan to run its own stand-alone fund, it will not adopt Quebec's model, which mandates optimizing returns while a...
Oct 13, 2023