Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

OTTAWA - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post related to ongoing contract bargaining. The union alleges in the complaint that ...

KANANASKIS - Darren Robinson had some very important news to tell U.S. president George Bush and Jos Mara Aznar, the prime minister of Spain. The pro shop was open. Aznar had told Robinson, general ma...

EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl gave all he had in last season's Stanley Cup final. The Edmonton Oilers centre - hand and ribs injuries hampering his superstar ability - gutted it out with 10 goals and 11 a...

The Eastview Middle School Rock Band program will perform at Bo's Bar and Grill next week for its spring concert fundraiser.On Tuesday, June 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. the concert will feature students from ...

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to watch an Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final game. Smith says she's waiting to see if Carney will join her fo...

WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says there's been a "breakthrough" in conversations with American lawmakers and Trump's administration on Canada's role in the United States' quest for ener...

The Red Deer RCMP are making the public aware of an increase in reports of the 'grandparent scam.'Police call it a deceitful tactic where the fraudsters impersonate family members in an emergency situ...

The Red Deer Rebels first matchup of the 2025-26 Western Hockey League (WHL) season has now been set.On Sept. 19, they will welcome the Edmonton Oil Kings to the Centrium for the home opener at 7 p.m....

Red Deer's Misha Polischuk has returned home from the 2025 Junior and Youth Canadian National Championships with a gold medal.From the Black Rock Boxing Club, the 16-year-old also claimed gold in last...

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today as policymakers wait for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.The central bank says there was consensus...