Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels sign New Westminster forward Levi Green
The Red Deer Rebels continue to sign players left, right and centre.In a second today, the club announced it has signed forward Levi Green, a native of New Westminster, B.C., to a WHL Scholarship and ...
Sep 8, 2023
Regulator yanks thousands of wells from troubled oil company, transfers for cleanup
Alberta's energy regulator has transferred thousands of oil and gas wells and other facilities held by a troubled Calgary company to the group that's responsible for cleaning up poorly maintained or a...
Sep 8, 2023
Sept. 11 memorial event goes Sunday at City Hall Park
This Sunday, a day before the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Red Deer Honour Guard will once again hold a special ceremony downtown.The Emergency Services Memorial March goes at 1...
Sep 8, 2023
Alberta leads employment growth in Canada in August
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta its touting the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. Released on Friday, September 8, 2023, the agency said the national unemployment rate was flat at ...
Sep 8, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' lawyers to argue admissibility of Facebook evidence
OTTAWA - Day four of the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is set to focus on whether Facebook content should be entered into evidence. Lich and Barber helped ...
Sep 8, 2023
Trustee LaGrange removed as ACSTA director, Minister of Education also speaks
Word came down late Thursday that Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) Trustee Monique LaGrange has been removed from her position within the Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association (ACSTA...
Sep 7, 2023
Over 250 guests give standing ovation at United Way Central Alberta's annual Campaign Kickoff Luncheon
Over 250 guests stood in applause at the United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) annual Campaign Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday as one client ambassador shared his heartfelt journey. Held at the Red Deer Reso...
Sep 7, 2023
Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem
CALGARY - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time. That's according to prepared remarks the gov...
Sep 7, 2023
New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate
EDMONTON - A renewable energy group says new requirements for wind and solar projects create further problems for a booming industry that government policy has already slowed. On Wednesday, the Albert...
Sep 7, 2023
Federal prediction says parts of Canada could see wildfires through winter
OTTAWA - The latest federal government forecast says Canada's already unprecedented 2023 wildfire season could continue late into the fall or winter. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wil...
Sep 7, 2023