Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer RCMP say positive feedback received by community for Downtown Patrol Unit
The Red Deer RCMP say their Downtown Patrol Unit (DPU) has received positive feedback from the community regarding their efforts. The DPU is an specialized unit dedicated to the downtown to provide hi...
Sep 11, 2023
There's still time to join Tuesday's golf tournament for the Alberta Sports Hall fo Fame
There's still time to join tomorrow's golf tournament hosted by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.Roughly 100 golfers have already registered so far for the tournament held on September 12, beginning at...
Sep 11, 2023
Bells toll as the U.S. marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
NEW YORK (AP) - Bells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded around the country as Americans looked back Monday on the horror and legacy of 9/11. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, ...
Sep 11, 2023
Trudeau expected to leave India Tuesday morning after plane breaks down
NEW DELHI - The Canadian Armed Forces sent a plane yesterday evening to pick up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is stranded in India after the plane he arrived on was grounded because of technical ...
Sep 11, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' lawyers attempt to block Ottawa residents from testifying at trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" protests are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives f...
Sep 11, 2023
Rebels lose pre-season tilt versus Edmonton
It's not earth-shattering in the long-term, but the Edmonton Oil Kings actually beat the Red Deer Rebels on Sunday in pre-season action. This is mostly noteworthy only because the Rebels recorded nine...
Sep 10, 2023
Challenges and a to-do list: Five takeaways from the Conservative party convention
OTTAWA - Federal Conservatives left their party's policy convention in Quebec City feeling a somewhat unfamiliar sensation: Celebration. Party members, MPs and insiders say the chance for a return to ...
Sep 10, 2023
'Phenomenal': Canada's historic bronze medal at FIBA World Cup brings cause for pride
Canada stamped itself on the international stage with its first-ever medal at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup on Sunday. And emotions were high. Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 39 points and Cana...
Sep 10, 2023
Trudeau's plane grounded in India by technical issues after G20 summit conclusion
NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's return to Canada from the G20 summit in India has been delayed by problems with his plane. The Prime Minister's Office says it was alerted about the issue a...
Sep 10, 2023
City of Lacombe: Come have 'Coffee with Council'
The City of Lacombe will host Coffee with Council during the annual Active Living Fair at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Councillors and senior sdmin...
Sep 09, 2023