Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Trump surrenders at NY courthouse. Here's what to expect
Former President Donald Trump came to a New York City courtroom Tuesday for his arraignment on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush money investigation, the first president ever to...
Apr 04, 2023
U18AAA Sutter Fund Chiefs vying for Esso Cup berth in best-of-three on home ice
The road to the Esso Cup will go through Red Deer.The provincial champion U18 AAA Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs play on home ice this weekend for a shot at advancing to the Esso Cup national championshi...
Apr 04, 2023
Trump leaves NYC home ahead of arraignment in criminal probe
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump departed Trump Tower on Tuesday ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign. Trump was believe...
Apr 04, 2023
Jury trial scheduled for Red Deer massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting female youth
Trial dates have now been set for a Red Deer massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a female youth.Brian Moore, 51, of Red Deer County, is scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of Kin...
Apr 04, 2023
Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document
EDMONTON - The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province's history, a leaked document shows. The docume...
Apr 04, 2023
Red Deer city council considers forgiving "unusual" $1.5 million loan to River Bend Society
The City of Red Deer is considering forgiveness for a $1.5 million loan made to the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society (RBGRS) that hasn't been paid for almost 20 years. At their meeting on Monday...
Apr 03, 2023
Rebels take 2-1 series lead over Calgary
The Red Deer Rebels have taken a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven first round WHL playoff series with Calgary following a 4-2 victory over the Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome Monday night. Game 3, ...
Apr 03, 2023
City says a Capstone Pedestrian Bridge could cost up to $50 million
A Capstone Pedestrian Bridge to Red Deer's Bower Ponds may cost upwards of $50 million, according to city administration.At their meeting on Monday, city council directed administration to include the...
Apr 03, 2023
No one hurt in Red Deer residential fire
Fortunately no one was hurt following a residential fire in Red Deer's Glendale neighbourhood over the weekend.According to Pankit Patel, Fire Safety Codes Officer with Red Deer Emergency Services, cr...
Apr 03, 2023
A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon
HOUSTON - A quick look at Col. Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut named Monday as a member of Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than half a century: Born: Jan. 27, 1976, in London, ...
Apr 03, 2023