Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Rebels big part of WHL's division all-star teams and award winners
The Western Hockey League announced its divisional all-star teams and award winners on Thursday, and the Red Deer Rebels are well-represented.WHL Central Division First All-Star Team Goaltender - Seba...
Apr 21, 2022
Conservative MPs Dreeshen and Calkins speak in Red Deer about nation's divide
Conservative Members of Parliament Earl Dreeshen and Blaine Calkins discussed current Canadian issues in Red Deer on Thursday and say one of the main causes is relentless division rather than discussi...
Apr 21, 2022
Extended construction closure begins at the Dawe next month
Officials with the City of Red Deer are reminding residents that the G.H. Dawe Community Centre will close from May 1-June 25 for construction as part of the on-going G.H. Dawe Community Centre Projec...
Apr 21, 2022
Another Red Deer landmark torn down
With many Red Deerians focused on the high profile demolition of the Black Knight Inn this week, a second well known landmark in the city already came down last week. On April 13, the old silver water...
Apr 21, 2022
'Soap opera': Alberta premier says he's been too tolerant of open dissent
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says Albertans don't appreciate the intraparty fighting "soap opera" of his United Conservative government and, if anything, he has been too soft on public dissenters. ...
Apr 21, 2022
New area code comes to Alberta this weekend
Starting on Saturday you may see a new Alberta area code showing up on your caller ID.A new 368 area code is being introduced, the fifth area code for the province. The 368 area code joins 403, 587, 7...
Apr 21, 2022
Loewen asking for government house leader to be sanctioned
EDMONTON - Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.Independent legisl...
Apr 21, 2022
Westerner Days to return after two-year hiatus
Red Deer's Westerner Days is coming back this summer, after two long years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The event, which has been happening for more than 130 years, is scheduled for July 20-24."We...
Apr 20, 2022
Olds College president moving to same role at Red Deer Polytechnic
Stuart Cullum is making the jump from Olds to Red Deer.The president of Olds College since July 2017, he will assume the same role at Red Deer Polytechnic starting this August."My time with Olds Colle...
Apr 20, 2022
Alberta announces $2M for rapid settlement support of Ukrainians
The provincial government is providing an estimated $2 million to support rapid settlement for Ukrainians arriving in Alberta.Premier Jason Kenney said the province will provide health coverage immedi...
Apr 20, 2022