Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
No changes promised to outdated tobacco law despite unflattering internal review
OTTAWA - An internal review of anti-tobacco legislation indicates the federal approach to curbing nicotine use in Canada isn't working, but the group Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the Libera...
Jun 24, 2024
Canadians throw parties, gather with friends to cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup final
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch p...
Jun 24, 2024
Nenshi elected new leader of Alberta NDP in landslide victory
Following an election that began in the spring, Naheed Nenshi was announced Saturday as the new leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP).Nenshi, the former mayor of Calgary, won in a landslide...
Jun 22, 2024
Red Deer man convicted of sexual assault after incidents involving local teens last year
Sentencing has taken place for a Red Deer man who was accused of sexually assaulting as many as four female teens last summer. Matthew Ryan, 25, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on June 19, ...
Jun 21, 2024
SECOND UPDATE: Didsbury RCMP now clear from scene of vehicle fire, no injuries reported
UPDATE: June 21, 3:05 p.m. On June 21, 2024, at 11:59 a.m., Didsbury RCMP received a report of a semi tractor trailer unit on fire on the QE II Highway near Township Road 294 near Didsbury. Upon arriv...
Jun 21, 2024 (Didsbury RCMP)
Provincial government invests in Indigenous access to health care
Working with Indigenous partners, the Government of Alberta is investing in two grants geared towards Indigenous access to health care in an effort to remove barriers faced by First Nations, Mtis and ...
Jun 21, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Minister Wilson
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: "National Indigenous Peoples Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate First Nations, ...
Jun 21, 2024 Indigenous woman wearing a white traditional dress at talent showcase during National Indigenous Peoples Day in Calgary, Alberta, Jun 29, 2023. (Photo 282573093 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Red Deer Public Schools
With Friday, June 21, being National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, Red Deer Public Schools has events taking place to mark the occasion. FRIDAY, JUNE 21 EVENT: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY School: Moun...
Jun 21, 2024 Medicine Wheel as a symbol of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Four colors. (Photo 257740244 © Renata Tyburczy | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta NDP bid farewell to Rachel Notley; Jagmeet Singh to speak at fundraiser
Alberta's New Democratic Party is bidding farewell tonight to outgoing Leader Rachel Notley.Notley is set to give her final speech as leader of the party, after shepherding its growth into the largest...
Jun 21, 2024
Chinook's Edge graduation ceremonies include celebration of Indigenous culture
If you've attended a graduation ceremony at a Chinook's Edge school this year or in the last five plus years, you may have noticed some graduates wearing Mtis sashes. There have also been Indigenous g...
Jun 21, 2024