Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta health minister says fundamental change needed as system is 'not working'
CALGARY, AB - Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says the Alberta government is fundamentally restructuring health care because the system "is not working." "Any Albertan who has gone to a hospital or t...
Nov 07, 2023
The lasting legacy of Canadian war amputee veterans
OTTAWA, ON - Amid the wars, countless Canadian soldiers and nurses displayed extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication, putting their lives on the line for our country. Many of these individuals...
Nov 07, 2023
Small businesses still hoping for CEBA loan forgiveness extension as time runs out
OTTAWA - As the deadline to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, small businesses are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it for another year...
Nov 07, 2023
Red Deer Downtown Business Association welcomes three new board members
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) says it is proud to welcome three new members to the Board of Directors, to serve 2024-26. Pete Swales of Massage Above All, Kyle Veno of Stream Space,...
Nov 06, 2023
Mentorship programs strengthen Red Deer Public Schools
A number of mentorship programs in Red Deer Public Schools are further enhancing excellence in instruction and leadership in Division schools and classrooms. Spearheaded by the Division's People Servi...
Nov 06, 2023
AHS says Connect Care now in more sites, programs across Alberta
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced it has completed its seventh launch of Connect Care, bringing more than 12,000 additional staff and physicians at 79 AHS and AHS-partner acute care and comb...
Nov 06, 2023
Conservative motion to expand carbon-pricing carve-out to all forms of home heating, defeated in House of Commons
A Conservative motion to expand a carbon-pricing carve-out to all forms of home heating has failed to pass the House of Commons, despite surprising support from the New Democrats.While N-D-P Leader Ja...
Nov 06, 2023
Alberta unlocks $10M to tackle food security, applications open this month
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government is injecting $10 million into the effort to tackle food security in the face of high grocery prices, a fresh round of funding for food banks and community organiz...
Nov 06, 2023
Champions declared at Red Deer's last Canadian Finals Rodeo
At Red Deer's last Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), the Peavey Mart Centrium erupted on Sunday when Big Valley superstar bronc rider Zeke Thurston clinched his record fourth consecutive saddle bronc ridin...
Nov 06, 2023
Lindsay Thurber annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday shares theme of peace
Red Deer's Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School will be hosting their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday. On November 7 at 1 p.m., all students will gather in the school's gymnasium (4204...
Nov 06, 2023