Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline
LVIV, Ukraine - Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise - and donate crucial railway parts - to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as landmines and missile strikes threaten ...
Feb 21, 2023

Rebels drop weekend rematch to Tigers
Following a 5-4 overtime win in Medicine Hat Saturday night, the rematch in Red Deer on Family Day Monday saw the Tigers claw their way to victory at the Peavey Mart Centrium, defeating the Rebels 4-1...
Feb 20, 2023

Rebels dent Tigers' playoff hopes with huge special teams performance
The Red Deer Rebels got back in the win column Saturday night with a 5-4 come from behind victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers.This after the Rebels gave up seven in a three-goal loss Friday to Kamloo...
Feb 18, 2023

Rebels lose 7-4 to Blazers
Penalty kills were the demise of the Red Deer Rebels Friday night in their 7-4 loss against the Kamloops Blazers at the Peavey Mart Centrium. It was the first game back in Canada for the Rebels after ...
Feb 17, 2023

Survey finds many Albertans not in favour of provincial police service
A new survey has found that many Albertans are opposed to the idea of replacing the RCMP with a new provincial police service.A poll was conducted by Calgary-based Janet Brown for Alberta Municipaliti...
Feb 17, 2023

Trails Act implemented in Alberta, collaboration with two recreational organizations
The province says it's supporting safe and accessible trails across Alberta by appointing two provincial community organizations to be designated trail managers. With the implementation of the Trails ...
Feb 17, 2023

Energy transition jobs plan aims to sustain and create jobs, not kill them: feds
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's long-promised plan to transition Canada's labour force to respond to climate change says a clean energy economy will not prompt massive unemployment in the country's ...
Feb 17, 2023

Registration open soon for 12th PCN Fun Run
Registration for the 12th annual Red Deer PCN Fun Run opens Feb. 20.Always a great time, the event returns to Capstone after its inaugural run there in 2022; and it all goes down May 13.Race Director ...
Feb 17, 2023

Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad
OTTAWA - The deputy commander of Norad says a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed through "radar gaps" during its flight over Canada. Lt.-Gen. Alain Pelletier says that affected the military's abilit...
Feb 17, 2023

Family Day festivities across central Alberta
Grab the kids this long weekend because there are a bunch of events going on in central Alberta for Family Day. RED DEER The fun begins on Saturday, February 18 at the Parkland Mall (4747 67 St) for a...
Feb 17, 2023