Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Missing: Spencer Ulrich, 28, of Warman, SK
RCMP are hoping someone from the public might be able to help them locate a missing man. On January 29, 2024 at approximately 2:40 p.m., Warman, SK, RCMP received a report of a missing 28-year-old mal...
Feb 1, 2024 Spencer Ulrich. (Warman, SK, RCMP)
Mother of cyclist killed in Red Deer nearly two years ago: "Someone out there knows"
It's been nearly 19 months since the tragic day, July 6, 2022, that 45-year-old Heather Lawrence was killed just south of Red Deer while riding her bike.The person responsible has never come forward n...
Feb 1, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says new transgender youth policy arriving this fall, critics call it damaging
Premier Danielle Smith defended sweeping transgender policy changes Thursday she said will support and protect Alberta children and youth, while critics called it politically-motivated government inte...
Feb 1, 2024
United Way Central Alberta announced as Charity of Choice for Bower Place
A prominent shopping destination in Central Alberta has announced United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) as its 2024 Charity of Choice. Officials with Bower Place say this strategic alliance follows their ...
Feb 1, 2024 (Supplied)
BC Hockey League and five Alberta teams confirm defection
It's official: five Jr. 'A' teams from the Alberta Junior Hockey League will migrate to the BC Hockey League (BCHL).They include the Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park ...
Feb 1, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 1, 2024
AHS recommends regular cervical cancer screening a key preventative tool
As January was Cervical Health Awareness Month, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recommending cervical cancer screening for those between the ages of 25 and 69 who are or have been sexually active. Th...
Feb 1, 2024
Federal health minister criticizes new Alberta rules on transgender youth
Canada's health minister says Alberta's proposed changes to rules surrounding transgender youth will put children at risk. Mark Holland says one of the main reasons why children commit suicide is due ...
Feb 1, 2024
Interest rates not to blame for housing crisis, Macklem says
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank can't solve the housing crisis with interest rates because the root cause is a supply shortage. Macklem appeared before MPs on the f...
Feb 1, 2024
Live Updates: Smith, Notley holding news conferences on proposed Alberta transgender rule changes
UpdatesPremier Danielle Smith says Alberta will require parental consent for name and pronoun changes in schools.(See link to news conference below)Smith and Notley are both expected to hold news conf...
Feb 1, 2024