Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Full-strength Draisaitl steps up for Oilers in Game 1 of Cup final
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...
Jun 05, 2025
Eastview Middle School Rock Band program to hold concert fundraiser on June 10
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 ...
Jun 04, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game
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...
Jun 04, 2025
Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy
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...
Jun 04, 2025
Red Deer RCMP warn public of increase in scam calls
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...
Jun 04, 2025
Rebels to face Oil Kings in home opener
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....
Jun 04, 2025
Red Deer boxer wins gold at nationals in Quebec
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...
Jun 04, 2025
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists
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...
Jun 04, 2025
Maskwacis RCMP investigating homicide in Samson Cree Nation
Maskwacis RCMP are investigating following a homicide in Samson Cree Nation.The incident took place on June 1 at 5:23 a.m. when police received a report of a shooting at a residence in the community.O...
Jun 04, 2025
Jobs minister presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is calling on Canada Post and its union to return to the bargaining table to hash out terms for binding arbitration. In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also ...
Jun 04, 2025