Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Woody's RV World Marathon takes place this weekend
Don't forget! The Woody's RV World Marathon is taking place this weekend in Red Deer."The thing I'm probably most looking forward to is having everybody get back to racing. We're an early season run s...
May 19, 2022
Rebels complete trade with Warriors
Red Deer Rebels Owner/President/General Manager Brent Sutter has announced the club has completed a trade with the Moose Jaw Warriors.The Rebels have acquired goaltender Kyle Kelsey ('04) from Moose J...
May 19, 2022
UCP leadership race gears up after Premier Kenney announces resignation
The race for a new United Conservative Party leader is gearing up after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced he's stepping down.Kenney garnered 51.4 per cent support in a review of his leadership, w...
May 19, 2022