Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels round 2 playoff tickets versus Blades now on sale
The Red Deer Rebels return home with a two-game lead in their best-of-seven WHL Eastern Conference Semifinals series versus the Saskatoon Blades. The Rebels won the first two games of the series at th...
Apr 17, 2023
Calgary Flames part ways with general manager Brad Treliving
CALGARY - Brad Treliving has left the Calgary Flames after nine seasons as general manager, the team announced Monday. The Flames, in a release posted to the team's website, said the two sides agreed ...
Apr 17, 2023
Ottawa seeks better reporting on environmental emergencies after Kearl oilsands leak
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is taking the first step towards an improved reporting process for environmental emergencies following a leak of wastewater from an oilsands mine in Alb...
Apr 17, 2023
With strike mandate in hand, federal union expected to make an announcement Monday
OTTAWA - Canada's largest federal public service union is expected to reveal what came of last-ditch talks over the weekend after threatening the largest strike against a single employer in Canada's h...
Apr 17, 2023
Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy regulator is reconsidering a project it approved months ago after receiving a critical report on Fort Hills Energy's plan to mine oilsands from a unique carbon-storing wetl...
Apr 17, 2023
Rebels take 2-0 series lead over Blades following 5-2 win in Saskatoon
The Red Deer Rebels have taken a 2-0 best of seven series lead over the Blades following a 5-2 victory in Saskatoon Sunday night.The win puts the Rebels in a favourable position heading into Game 3 of...
Apr 16, 2023
City council preview: Trio of key items on Monday's agenda at Red Deer City Hall
Red Deer city council will debate three key items at its meetings on April 17.They include finalizing the tax rate bylaws. The tax rate was set during recent budget talks at 4.61 per cent but requires...
Apr 15, 2023
Round 2, Game 1: Rebels steal home-ice advantage with series-opening win over Blades
The second round of the WHL playoffs is officially a go, as the Red Deer Rebels topped the Saskatoon Blades in game one Friday night by a score of 3-1.If their first post-season tilt of 2023 is any in...
Apr 14, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer presents keys to four families
Red Deerian Lindsey Drake was staying at a friend's house with her two kids after her living situation snowballed into the unbearable. Living in a two bedroom house, sharing a bed with her five-year-o...
Apr 14, 2023
Teachers from two Red Deer Public Schools receive National Inclusive Education Awards
Teachers from two Red Deer Public School District institutions have been named winning recipients of the National Inclusive Education Awards. The Awards aim to honor and recognize teachers, schools an...
Apr 14, 2023