Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels advance to second round of WHL playoffs after 6-5 overtime thriller over Hitmen
Electricity filled the air of the Peavey Mart Centrium Friday night as the Red Deer Rebels took down the Calgary Hitmen 6-5 in overtime, in game 5 of their best-of-seven first round WHL playoff series...
Apr 08, 2023
Alberta government promises to provide faster access to surgical services
The provincial government has promised to provide Albertans with faster access to surgical services in the publicly funded health care system.They say the funding in Budget 2023 aims to build capacity...
Apr 06, 2023
Alberta premier says politicians cannot talk to accused, but her call was OK
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a week after she was overheard on a leaked phone call offering to help an accused with his upcoming criminal trial, says MLAs and cabinet ministers are not f...
Apr 06, 2023
RDES investigating evening fire at north-end Canadian Tire
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) are currently investigating a fire that took place Wednesday night at the north-end Canadian Tire store.Curtis Schaefer, Assistant Deputy Chief for the City's RDES, ...
Apr 06, 2023
Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN - Church bells are to ring today in Humboldt at the same time as the deadly bus crash brought unimaginable tragedy to the small Saskatchewan city five years ago. The bells at St...
Apr 06, 2023
Rebels take 3-1 series lead in win over Hitmen
The Red Deer Rebels have put the Calgary Hitmen in a must-win situation following a 6-1 victory over the home team at the Scotiabank Saddledome Wednesday night.The win puts the Rebels up three games t...
Apr 05, 2023
City to annex County land to the north for regional 'power centre'
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County have agreed to an annexation of land to the city's north, to eventually be redeveloped into a regional 'power centre.'With full build-out several years away, t...
Apr 05, 2023
'Clear violation': Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accused
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith must explain to Albertans why she discussed a criminal case with the accused before his trial, whether she still believes such calls are OK and whether she will conti...
Apr 05, 2023
Red Deer moves forward with Regional Emergency Management Partnership
The City of Red Deer has agreed to enter into a Regional Emergency Management Partnership with seven other nearby municipalities.At their meeting on Monday, city council gave second and third reading ...
Apr 05, 2023
Waskasoo residents voice opposition to multi-storey seniors living accommodation in area
Various Red Deerians filled council chambers donning red on Monday in opposition of a seniors living community that they say would impact the Waskasoo neighbourhood. Council gave first reading to a la...
Apr 05, 2023