Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Olds RCMP seek help to identify two people of interest in drive-by shooting
Olds RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying two people and a vehicle of interest involved in a drive by shooting this month.According to Mounties, the incident occurred on Wednesday May ...
May 23, 2022
Kane, McDavid, Draisaitl lead Oilers over Flames 4-1 to take 2-1 series lead
EDMONTON - Evander Kane didn't have a team four months ago. The controversial winger lugging around plenty of off-ice baggage was confident of an NHL return at some point. He just didn't know when or ...
May 22, 2022
Public Hearing for Quality Inn rezoning on Tuesday
City Council will hear from citizens on Tuesday, May 24, at a public hearing regarding the rezoning of 7150-50 Ave (Quality Inn) from C4 Commercial (Major Arterial) District to C5 Commercial (Mixed Us...
May 20, 2022
Oilers, Flames alumni look back at last playoff Battle of Alberta: 'A lot of hate'
CALGARY - Esa Tikkanen could feel his team's season, and perhaps the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty, starting to slip away. He also knew a 3-0 deficit - even in the knife-edged Battle of Alberta - didn't me...
May 20, 2022
United Conservative caucus chair says Kenney to stay on until new leader is chosen
United Conservative caucus chair Nathan Neudorf released the following statement on Thursday, May 19, 2022:"Today, the United Conservative caucus had a vigorous discussion and debate about the future ...
May 19, 2022
Tradition Lives lacrosse tournament back in Red Deer for 30th anniversary
The "Tradition Lives" Box Lacrosse Tournament is back this May long weekend and is celebrating its 30th anniversary.After a two-year pause, the tradition hosted by the Red Deer Lacrosse Association wi...
May 19, 2022
Kenney faces calls from some in his UCP caucus to quit immediately
EDMONTON, AB - Jason Kenney's main caucus critic says the Alberta premier needs to quit at once, and a new interim boss selected, ahead of the race to pick a new United Conservative Party leader."The ...
May 19, 2022
Danielle Smith says she will run for UCP leadership
Danielle Smith wants to lead the United Conservative Party into the next election.One day after Jason Kenney announced he will be stepping down as leader of the UCP and premier, Smith says she will ru...
May 19, 2022
Rebels selections underway in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft
The Red Deer Rebels selected 10 players at the 2022 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft on Thursday. The group includes five forwards, three defenceman and two goaltenders.(Red Deer Rebels)Four cent...
May 19, 2022
Centrium to host Flames vs Oilers playoff 'Watch Parties'
For the first time since 1991, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are meeting in a playoff edition of the "Battle of Alberta" and the Peavey Mart Centrium will host fan 'Watch Parties.' "This is a...
May 19, 2022