Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels blank Hurricanes 5-0
The Red Deer Rebels have increased their season opening winning streak to four games following a 5-0 shutout victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes at the Peavey Mart Centrium Friday night. Speaking t...
Oct 7, 2022
Red Deer region sees slight increase in unemployment rate last month
The Red Deer region saw a slight increase in its unemployment rate last month.According to Statistics Canada, the Red Deer region's jobless rate in September was 4.5 per cent, up from 4.4 per cent in ...
Oct 7, 2022
"Chaos costs, conflict": Notley says UCP leader out of touch with Alberta concerns
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says the province is due for more chaos, costs and conflict after Danielle Smith's victory last night in the United Conservative Party leadership race. After Smi...
Oct 7, 2022
Alberta MLA steps aside, encourages incoming premier Smith to run in the seat
CALGARY - An Alberta legislature member has resigned and is encouraging the freshly chosen United Conservative Party leader - and next premier - to run for her seat in a byelection. Michaela Frey, who...
Oct 7, 2022
Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier
CALGARY - The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption. Smith, a 51-year-old Alberta-born journalist and restaurant owner ...
Oct 6, 2022
UCP leadership vote results delayed
The province will soon know who United Conservative Party members have chosen to be the next leader and premier of Alberta.Watch a livestream of the announcement hereMail-in and in-person ballots are ...
Oct 6, 2022
Undefeated Rebels playing with chip on their shoulder
Undefeated status typically has a finite lifespan, and the Red Deer Rebels know that, but it doesn't mean they aren't going full steam ahead to try and maintain it for as long as possible.The Rebels r...
Oct 6, 2022
Alberta United Conservatives head to polls on final voting day to replace Kenney
CALGARY - Albertans will learn today who the new premier of the province will be. Voting is wrapping up by members of the United Conservative Party to select a successor to Premier Jason Kenney. Kenne...
Oct 6, 2022
Telus will not sponsor Hockey Canada's men's programs this season
TORONTO - Telus Corp. says it will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada's men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament. The move comes as Hockey Canada cont...
Oct 6, 2022
Military's chief orders halt to non-essential activities, focus on personnel crisis
OTTAWA - Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre is ordering an immediate halt to all non-essential activities in favour of boosting military recruitment and retention efforts, with the Canadian Armed Forces fa...
Oct 6, 2022