Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Burnout, despair facing workers on front lines of poverty and homelessness in Canada
Those who work with people facing homelessness and food shortages say employees are carrying a massive emotional burden as demand for services soars beyond what their organizations can provide. Warren...
Oct 10, 2023
Russia is defeated in its bid to regain a seat on the UN's top human rights body
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Russia was defeated in its bid to regain a seat in the United Nations premiere human rights body by a significant majority in Tuesday's election in the General Assembly, which vo...
Oct 10, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert
OTTAWA - The evidence put forward by the Crown and defence in the criminal trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is so similar, it reflects something of a Rorschach test for how people fe...
Oct 10, 2023
The Market at Red Deer closes 'spectacular' year at new location
After one full season, organizers of The Market at Red Deer -- AKA the Red Deer Farmers' Market -- say their new location couldn't have offered a much better experience over the last five months.Patri...
Oct 07, 2023
Building permit values decrease in September
Building permit values in Red Deer decreased in September, with 92 approved permits valued at $5.5 million, compared with 112 permits issued in September 2022 worth $9 million.According to City of Red...
Oct 06, 2023
Several bear warnings in place in Rockies west of Calgary after surprise encounters
Several bear warnings are in place in Kananaskis Country after some surprise encounters with both black and grizzly bears.The 4,000-square-kilometre area in the foothills and on the eastern slopes of ...
Oct 06, 2023
Three central Alberta teachers earn national teaching excellence awards
Three local teachers are recipients of national awards coming out of the Prime Minister's office.They are among just a few dozen across the country to receive such recognition.First, the Prime Ministe...
Oct 06, 2023
RCMP's Operation Impact promoting safe driving over long weekend and beyond
Alberta RCMP are taking to the roads and highways this weekend for the annual Operation Impact.This is a national awareness campaign aimed at making Canadian roads safe by promoting responsible drivin...
Oct 06, 2023
Liberals' bail-reform bill sparks concerns about need for more legal aid funding
OTTAWA - Many in Canada's legal community are expressing concern about how the overloaded court system could be affected by a Liberal bill that would make bail harder to access for some people facing ...
Oct 06, 2023
Canada-India dispute likely target for disinformation efforts, State Department warns
WASHINGTON - A senior State Department official says Canada's dispute with India could make for fertile ground for foreign efforts to sow disinformation. James Rubin, the co-ordinator of the Global En...
Oct 06, 2023