Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
UCP candidate Brian Jean wins northern Alberta byelection in landslide
United Conservative Party candidate Brian Jean has won a byelection in northern Alberta.Jean, the co-founder of the party and a former federal Conservative member of Parliament, defeated seven challen...
Mar 15, 2022
No power play, no problem for the Rebels in 5-2 win over the Blades
Despite having no power play opportunities in Tuesday night's game at the Peavey Mart Centrium, the Red Deer Rebels still managed to win convincingly over the visiting Saskatoon Blades.In addition, th...
Mar 15, 2022
Attempted murder charges laid after victim flees from residence
Three men are facing charges, including attempted murder, in an alleged assault at Maskwacis last month. On Feb. 24 2022, Maskwacis RCMP were dispatched to assist EMS with a male suffering from injuri...
Mar 15, 2022
Design phase moving forward for potential Innisfail aquatic and recreation centre
The Town of Innisfail is moving onto the design phase for a potential new aquatic and recreation centre, estimated at $20 million ."It's aging [the aquatic centre], without question, I believe it's ar...
Mar 15, 2022
Acoustics upgrades coming to Blackfalds' Eagle Builders Centre
The Eagle Builders Centre (EBC) in Blackfalds is already getting an important upgrade, despite opening to the public just last fall.The Town of Blackfalds says it has received and heard many a complai...
Mar 15, 2022
Red Deer average rents lower last month but still higher than last year
Average rents in Red Deer last month are down from the month before, but still higher than the year prior.According to the latest national Rent Report from rentals.ca, the average rent for a one bedro...
Mar 15, 2022
Council approves $182,300 funding for staffing of upgraded G.H. Dawe Centre
A grand opening for the G.H. Dawe Community Centre is expected for January 2023 as the project is stated to be "on time and on budget"."The ability to bring it in on budget is extraordinary, particula...
Mar 15, 2022
Voters take to polls in Alberta by-election to choose new legislature member
Political observers suggest that even if the United Conservative candidate retains a northern Alberta seat for the governing party in today's (March 15) by-election, it will be a loss for Premier Jaso...
Mar 15, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to speak virtually to Canadian Parliament
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address Parliament this morning, the latest in a series of virtual visits as he pleads for international aid. The Russian invasion of U...
Mar 15, 2022
'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine
A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back...
Mar 14, 2022