Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels end three game weekend with 4-2 loss to Hitmen
After a successful start to a three game weekend, the Red Deer Rebels lost 4-2 against the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome Sunday afternoon. It also ended a five-game winning streak for th...
Jan 22, 2023
Federal cabinet set for three-day retreat in Hamilton ahead of Parliament's return
OTTAWA - The ongoing affordability crunch and the threat of a looming recession will be front and centre as the federal Liberal cabinet holds a post-holiday cabinet retreat this week. Prime Minister J...
Jan 22, 2023
Rebels win overtime thriller over Wheat Kings
The Red Deer Rebels have extended their four-game winning streak to five games following a 2-1 overtime win over the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Peavey Mart Centrium Saturday night.It was a redemption ...
Jan 21, 2023
Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked for an email search this weekend to determine if her staff have been contacting Crown prosecutors and interfering in cases involving the Coutts, Alt...
Jan 21, 2023
Rebels dominate Cougars 8-5 in first match this season
In their first match up this season, the Red Deer Rebels crushed the Prince George Cougars 8-5 Friday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium. In Ben King's first game back with the Rebels following a lengt...
Jan 20, 2023
Sylvan Lake sets sights on community-focused tourism with 10-year plan
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced the start of a 10-year Destination Management Plan, to be built with the community, for the community. Town officials say destination development experts tante co...
Jan 20, 2023
Learn how to achieve those New Year's fitness resolutions at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday
If you're wondering how you can actually stick to those New Year's fitness resolutions, you might want to attend the Healthy Living Expo in Red Deer this Saturday. Taking place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. a...
Jan 20, 2023
Ice sculptures coming to the Ross Street Patio
Red Deer's Downtown Business Association (DBA) has announced the return of ice sculptures to the city's core as part of the Ross Street Patio winter programming, playfully titled the "Frost Street Pat...
Jan 20, 2023
Premier denies knowing about staff emails to Crown prosecution on Coutts cases
Premier Danielle Smith says she has no knowledge of anyone on her staff sending emails to Crown prosecutors involved in cases around the Coutts border crossing blockade last year.Her statement comes a...
Jan 20, 2023
Alberta NDP says documents show two year delay in Red Deer Hospital expansion; UCP says false
Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley says UCP documents show the estimated completion date for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) expansion project has been delayed by up to two years. However,...
Jan 19, 2023