Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2025
Five things to know about the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch
The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final for the second straight year, starting with Game 1 in Edmonton on Wednesday. The Panthers won last season's showdown in seven games t...
Jun 4, 2025
Bank of Canada set for interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty persists
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision today as the United States' trade dispute continues to cloud the economic outlook. A poll of economists provided by LSEG Data &...
Jun 4, 2025
Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain
Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days. More than 30,000 people in those provinces have be...
Jun 4, 2025