Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Second site proposed for future permanent shelter in Red Deer
A new future shelter site is being recommended to the Province of Alberta, Red Deer city council announced at their Tuesday meeting.The City stated on October 11 that they are still unable to share th...
Oct 12, 2022
As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy
OTTAWA - When Zeel Shah's partner left Toronto for a job in Edmonton in 2018, the young couple had to decide which city offered the future they wanted for themselves. Shah, now 28, says she and Deep C...
Oct 12, 2022
City council approves $50,000 Canadian Finals Rodeo sponsorship
Red Deer city council approved a $50,000 sponsorship for the 2022 Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) at Tuesday's meeting. On October 11, council approved that the City of Red Deer will be the Co-Presenting ...
Oct 11, 2022
Chamber announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the re-election of Matt Cassidy, from Beyond Insurance, to his second term as Chamber president. The re-elecyion took place on Wednesday, ...
Oct 11, 2022
Rebels complete series of trades
Red Deer Rebels Owner/President/General Manager Brent Sutter announced on Tuesday that the club has completed three separate trades. Red Deer has acquired 19-year-old defenceman Tayem Gislason and a c...
Oct 11, 2022
Quick Quotes: Scott Smith out as Hockey Canada's president and CEO, board resigns
Scott Smith left his role as Hockey Canada's president and CEO on Tuesday after months of controversy over how the national sport organization handled allegations that a group sexual assault involving...
Oct 11, 2022
Danielle Smith sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier
By: The Canadian Press Danielle Smith has become Alberta's new premier. Smith was sworn into office by Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani in a ceremony at Government House in Edmonton. Smith will also serve as in...
Oct 11, 2022 Danielle Smith was sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier on Oct. 11, 2022. (Government of Alberta - YouTube)
Hockey Canada Board and CEO resign
By The Canadian Press: Hockey Canada has ousted CEO Scott Smith. Its board of directors has also resigned over a series of scandals that have rocked the sport's national federation to its core. Smith ...
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Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier
EDMONTON, AB - The new leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party is to be sworn in as the province's 19th premier on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.Danielle Smith won the leadership race to replace Pre...
Oct 11, 2022
Canada sending 40 military engineers to Poland to train Ukrainian forces
OTTAWA - Canada is sending 40 military engineers to Poland to train Ukrainian forces in their fight against Russia. Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the deployment during a visit to Warsaw this ...
Oct 11, 2022