Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Innisfail Eagles lead Lacombe Generals 2-1 in NCHL Final
With their backs against the wall the Lacombe Generals picked up an important victory in the Vanberg Cup Final.On Sunday, March 16, the Generals beat the Innisfail Eagles 4-3 at the Gary Moe Auto Grou...
Mar 18, 2025

Former Rebels captain Kai Uchacz making most of opportunity after signing pro contract
Since the first time he picked up a hockey stick, the goal for Kai Uchacz has always been to one day play professional hockey.That dream became a reality this season for the former captain of the Red ...
Mar 18, 2025
Carney announces plans to boost Canada's military footprint in the Arctic
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats from adversaries such as Chi...
Mar 18, 2025

Home sales in Red Deer show promising start to 2025
Red Deer's home sales are off to a positive start in 2025, showing month-to-month growth as well as higher numbers than the same point last year.According to the latest Market Update from Central Albe...
Mar 18, 2025

Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government's temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.That marks a sizea...
Mar 18, 2025

Carney, defence minister and military chief in Iqaluit for sovereignty announcement
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Iqaluit today in a bid to reassert Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic. Carney is expected to make an announcement on strengthening security along with De...
Mar 18, 2025

Red Deer County awards tender for third phase of Airport Drive project
Red Deer County's council has awarded the rural portion of Phase Three of the Airport Drive project to Border Paving Ltd. at a tender price of $5,523,295.84 including GST. The motion to approve the co...
Mar 17, 2025

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney to be featured on Canada Post stamp
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be featured on a stamp as part of Canada Post's 2025 lineup. Mulroney, who died last year, served as prime minister from 1984 to 1993. Canada Post sa...
Mar 17, 2025

Red Deer RCMP arrest alleged armed robbery suspect
Red Deer RCMP have arrested an individual in connection to an alleged armed robbery attempt that took place in December 2024. At about 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 22, 2024, Red Deer RCMP responded to a panic al...
Mar 17, 2025

Prime Minister Carney kicks off international trip in France
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises. Making opening remarks in Paris before a meeting with ...
Mar 17, 2025