Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Local tourist attraction in Red Deer County receives $250,000 grant from Travel Alberta
In celebration of World Tourism Day, a local attraction in Red Deer County was given a $250,000 grant from Travel Alberta. September 27 was World Tourism Day, created by the United Nations World Touri...
Sep 28, 2023
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2023 Ag Innovations finalists
The 39th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to return to Red Deer this November and they've already announced their Ag Innovations Finalists.From November 8 -10 at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St.), guests ...
Sep 27, 2023
Bowls for Bellies feeds locals this Sunday as fundraiser for Mustard Seed school lunch program
There's no better way to start the fall season than with a warm cup of coup. On October 1, the annual Bowls for Bellies soup cook-off will return to serve warm food to guests while raising money for t...
Sep 27, 2023
A timeline of the E. coli outbreak linked to Calgary daycares and a central kitchen
CALGARY - More than 350 people, mostly children, have been infected in an E. coli outbreak linked to multiple daycares in Calgary. Here's a timeline of key developments in the outbreak: Aug. 31 to Sep...
Sep 27, 2023
Report says Alberta energy regulator followed rules in Kearl mine wastewater release
EDMONTON - A third-party report into the release of millions of litres of oilsands wastewater at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine has found Alberta's energy regulator followed all its rules and procedures in...
Sep 27, 2023
What we know about the company linked to the E.coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
CALGARY - Health officials say the source of an E. coli outbreak at several Calgary daycares, declared Sept. 4, was most likely meat loaf and vegan loaf served from a shared kitchen. More than 350 peo...
Sep 27, 2023
NewsAlert: Trudeau apologizes for presence of Nazi unit war veteran in Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is apologizing for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. More com...
Sep 27, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Driver sentenced to 12 years for killing Calgary police officer
CALGARY - A young man convicted in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died after he was dragged by an SUV and fell into the...
Sep 27, 2023
Red Deer Tourism on goal to become major events destination among Canadian mid-sized cities
For World Tourism Day, Red Deer Tourism says they are continuing towards their goal of becoming the top major events destination by 2030 among mid-sized cities in Canada. September 27 is World Tourism...
Sep 27, 2023
Alberta premier defends minister over possible conflict of interest concerns
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending one of her cabinet ministers over possible conflict of interest concerns. Provincial records show the husband of Environment and Protected Areas ...
Sep 27, 2023