Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Rebels Ollie Josephson invited to Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase
Red Deer Rebels captain Ollie Josephson has been invited to the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase by Hockey Canada.The 19-year-old forward will join 43 other players at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Mi...
Jul 28, 2025

Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame to move to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
The Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (AHHF) has found a new home.During the Hall of Fame induction gala just over a week ago, it was announced they'd be moving to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, an...
Jul 28, 2025

City reminds residents to share spaces and stay safe and courteous on roads, trails and paths
With warm weather drawing more people outdoors, The City of Red Deer is reminding residents to be courteous and cautious when using shared spaces like roads, sidewalks, trails, and multi-use paths.Whe...
Jul 27, 2025

City of Red Deer's crime severity index score down 20%
Red Deer's crime severity index (CSI) value significantly dropped in 2024 but the city still remains one of the most dangerous in Canada, according to the index.According to Statistics Canada's 2024 r...
Jul 25, 2025

Brett Wold named head coach of RDP Queens hockey
The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens hockey team has hired a familiar face as their new head coach.Brett Wold, a former member of the RDP King's hockey team for two seasons from 2013-15, has taken over the...
Jul 25, 2025

Snowbirds fly over Red Deer en route to Camrose Air Show
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over Red Deer Thursday evening en route to Camrose for the local air show.Red Deer Cruise Night and others caught the flyover on video.The Snowbirds, famously headqu...
Jul 25, 2025

$602,000 of contraband tobacco seized in Red Deer
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis's (AGLC) Tobacco Enforcement Unit (TEU), with support from the Red Deer RCMP, has seized illegal cigarettes worth approximately $602,000 from a home in Red Deer. Af...
Jul 24, 2025

Panel of experts engage locals on housing accelerator fund grant
In an effort to keep the public informed and engaged in regards to the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund, a concerned Red Deer citizen organized a town hall with a panel of guest speakers Wednesday nig...
Jul 24, 2025

Road work on Riverside Drive will impact Three Mile Bend access - UPDATE
Motorists are advised of changes to an upcoming road closure that will impact commute times and access along Riverside Drive, from 67 Street to 77 Street. Officials with the City of Red Deer say the p...
Jul 24, 2025

Rebels hire Clayton Jardine as assistant coach
Red Deer Rebels Owner, President and General Manager Brent Sutter has announced the hiring of Clayton Jardine as assistant coach.Team officials say Jardine, 34, brings extensive coaching experience to...
Jul 24, 2025