Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Red Deer mayor discusses possibilities in the downtown at Chamber of Commerce luncheon
His second year in office as Red Deer's mayor, Ken Johnston told members of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce to "keep an eye on what is possible" for the city at their luncheon this Wed...
Mar 2, 2023
Red Deer Sports and Outdoor Show at Westerner Park
The 55th Annual Red Deer Sports and Outdoor Show is set to take place March 3-5, 2023, Westerner Park's Exhibition Hall this weekend.Described as a key fundraiser for the Red Deer Fish and Game Associ...
Mar 2, 2023
Four central Alberta school divisions receive provincial infrastructure funding in budget
Four central Alberta school divisions will be receiving funding for various infrastructure projects in the 2023 provincial budget. The Alberta government announced on Tuesday they would be investing $...
Mar 2, 2023
Mayor, provincial leaders speak on future of hospital expansion following budget
Red Deer's mayor is awaiting more details, as is everyone, on what $321 million allotted in this week's provincial budget actually means for the expansion of Red Deer Regional Hospital.Mayor Ken Johns...
Mar 2, 2023
Rebels Christoffer Sedoff signs three-year entry-level contract with Vegas Golden Knights
Las Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, March 2, that the team has signed Red Deer Rebels defenseman Christoffer Sedoff to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sedoff ...
Mar 2, 2023 Christoffer Sedoff. (Rob Wallator)
Goaltender Taylor Tabashniuk signs with Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels have announced a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement for goaltender Taylor Tabashniuk. Team officials say Tabashniuk was selected by the Rebels in round six, 127th overall at...
Mar 2, 2023 Taylor Tabashniuk. (Red Deer Rebels)
'Our reality:' Finance minister wants review of Alberta's volatile revenue structure
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's finance minister says he would like to see a panel formed within the next year and a half to address the province's often volatile revenue structure.Travis Toews told the Calg...
Mar 2, 2023
Special ballot applications now open for voting by mail
Albertans head to the polls May 29, 2023, and Elections Alberta says it is committed to ensuring voting is easy and accessible for everyone. Along with voting in-person on Election Day, there are five...
Mar 2, 2023
Government of Alberta to implement new driving laws to improve roadside worker safety
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans will have to adjust their driving speeds come September 1, 2023, for the implementation of a roadside worker safety initiative. Changes include slowing down to 60 km/h or th...
Mar 2, 2023
Alberta band chief angry over silence from Imperial Oil after oilsands tailings spill
A northern Alberta band chief says he's angry over not being notified for nine months after two separate releases from an oilsands tailings pond. Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation say...
Mar 2, 2023