Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Queens get stung by Sting at CCAA Womens Soccer Championships
The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens soccer team had their hands full Friday afternoon in Quebec with the Seneca Sting standing in their way of the bronze medal game. The Sting came into the Canadian Colle...
Nov 11, 2022
Rebels lose 3-2 in shootout with Wheat Kings
After a 15 game record setting winning streak to start the season, the Red Deer Rebels now find themselves on a three game losing streak in the midst of a nine game road trip. Despite their best effor...
Nov 11, 2022
Trudeau en route to Southeast Asia for summits aimed at deeper Indo-Pacific ties
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is en route to Southeast Asia for a series of summits aimed at deepening Canada's presence in the Indo-Pacific. He is joined by Trade Minister Mary Ng and Foreign Affairs...
Nov 11, 2022
Banff National Park considers next steps for bison herd reintroduced into backcountry
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada officials are trying to determine what's next for a herd of plains bisonin Banff National Park after a draft report shows its reintroduction in the park's backcountry has b...
Nov 11, 2022
NDP leader Rachel Notley promises largest healthcare recruitment in Alberta's history
NDP Leader Rachel Notley said she promises to restore stability to health care by undertaking the largest recruitment effort in the province's history if elected Premier next year.Notley made the rema...
Nov 10, 2022
Premier Smith issues mandate letters to ministers
Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters to multiple government ministers to take actions on what the government says will stand up for Albertans and get a better deal for Alberta within Cana...
Nov 10, 2022
Newly released documents on Kenney submitted to federal inquiry on use of Emergencies Act
OTTAWA, ON - Newly released documents suggest former Alberta premier Jason Kenney told the prime minister he would not "quibble" with the use of the Emergencies Act if needed.But the notes taken by po...
Nov 10, 2022
Central Alberta Drug Treatment Court celebrates one year anniversary
The Central Alberta Drug Treatment Court (CADTC) has celebrated their one-year anniversary. The CADTC is a pre-sentence justice alternative for individuals facing charges driven by active addiction. T...
Nov 10, 2022
Remembrance Day 2022 ceremonies in central Alberta this Friday
No matter where you are living in central Alberta, there are ceremonies taking place across the region for this year's Remembrance Day. On Friday, November 11, the Red Deer Legion will be hosting a ce...
Nov 10, 2022
Veterans affairs minister stands firm on record in face of anger, call to resign
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay is standing firm in the face of frustration over the Liberal government's treatment of ill and injured veterans and even a call for him to resign. ...
Nov 10, 2022