Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RDP's Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing celebrates funding towards assisted medical devices
Red Deer Polytechnic's (RDP) Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing - Technology Access Centre (CIM-TAC) held their Open House this week, sharing their engineering capabilities as well as updating the...
Jun 2, 2022
Rebels sign 2020 draft pick Carson Birnie
The Red Deer Rebels have signed Carson Birnie, a forward drafted by the team in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, to a WHL Standard Player Agreement. Birnie, a native of Arcola, SK, tallied 67 points in 2...
Jun 2, 2022
Red Deer Public Schools raises flag for Pride Month
For the first time, Red Deer Public Schools has raised the Pride flag at its main offices.The moment on Tuesday was celebratory, in that it kicks off a month-long recognition of Pride Month, which int...
Jun 1, 2022
Jr. B Vipers introduce new head coach for 2022-23 HJHL season
The Jr. B Red Deer Vipers have a new bench boss, and his name will be a familiar one from around Red Deer Minor Hockey circles.Fred Jones, a former Viper himself, hopes to guide the team to a Heritage...
Jun 1, 2022
Alberta Premier alarmed over move to decriminalize some illicit drugs in British Columbia
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's government is alarmed that British Columbia is moving to decriminalize some illicit drugs. The Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada announced...
Jun 1, 2022
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.5 per cent
The Bank of Canada is making a big raise to its key interest rate for the second time in two months as it forecasts even higher consumer prices this year.The central bank is increasing its policy rate...
Jun 1, 2022
Avalanche down Oilers 8-6 in a wild Game 1 to open Western Conference final
DENVER - The Oilers have seen this script play out before. This opponent, however, is a different beast. And if Edmonton doesn't solve its defensive issues, the Western Conference final could be over ...
Jun 1, 2022
Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool and Spray Park to open June 1
Red Deerians can get ready to make a splash as the Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play and the Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool open for the season on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, weather permitti...
May 31, 2022
Travis Toews announces run for UCP leadership
Alongside family and friends, Travis Toews announced on May 31, 2022 that he will be seeking the leadership of the United Conservative Party. Toews resigned as Alberta's finance minister earlier today...
May 31, 2022
Sylvan Lake Gulls back for second season in completed new stadium
It's time to play ball for the Sylvan Lake Gulls and the team says fans should expect some excitement for their second season in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).After the WCBL's season can...
May 31, 2022