Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 9, 2023
Charges laid after 71-year-old man allegedly beaten by youth in downtown Red Deer
Charges have been laid against several youth who allegedly beat a 71-year-old man downtown last month. Red Deer RCMP confirm that on Aug 1, just before 8:30 p.m., members responded to a call for assis...
Sep 9, 2023
Lacombe County holds grand opening of new Burns Nature Park, donated near Sylvan Lake
There is a new hidden nature park for central Albertans to enjoy near Sylvan Lake.On Friday, Lacombe County held a grand opening ceremony for the new Burns Nature Park (Township Road 394), located on ...
Sep 8, 2023
Local organization hosts event this Saturday for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day
This Saturday, Red Deerians can celebrate and learn about International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day at Bower Ponds.On September 9, the Central Alberta FASD Network will be hos...
Sep 8, 2023