Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

BEIJING (AP) - China's Foreign Minister on Monday called Russia Beijing's "most important strategic partner," amid its continued refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine. Wang Yi said ties with Mosc...

Red Deer is quickly becoming the hub in Alberta for Ukrainian efforts, with people from Edmonton and Calgary sending donations, and it may be because of one local woman."I can't stay home and sit in a...

The Red Deer Rebels seven game winning streak has come to an end following a 5-2 loss to the Blades in Saskatoon Saturday night.It was an abrupt and unexpected end to Red Deer's successful run over th...

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West's sanctions on Russia to "declaring war," while a promised cease-fire...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian troops Friday seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe after a middle-of-the-night attack that set it on fire and briefly raised worldwide fears of a catastrophe i...

The defending Alberta Football League champion Central Alberta Buccaneers are continuing a busy off-season this weekend. The Lacombe Athletic Park Association (LAPA) is hosting its annual gala on Satu...

Spending the past two years predominantly at home, you may have noticed some necessary, real or desired, home improvements to be made. One way to get ideas this weekend is at the Red Deer Home Show.Wi...

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is working to provide financial relief to consumers being hammered by high gas prices at the pump.Kenney says he recognizes that spiking glo...

Alberta is providing more support for Ukraine.Amid the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that the province will be donating $5 million to the ...

Alberta's government has announced an expansion of coal restrictions to protect the province's Eastern Slopes.Effective immediately, government officials say all new coal-related exploration and devel...