Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
CP NewsAlert: Company at centre of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares charged
CALGARY - The City of Calgary says it has charged a catering company and school lunch delivery service provider at the centre of an E. coli outbreak affecting several Calgary daycares. The city allege...
Sep 27, 2023
Alberta's population the fastest-growing in Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canada reached a new population milestone this summer, lead by high levels of growth in Alberta.Statistics Canada has released its demographic estimates for July 1, 2023.Between July ...
Sep 27, 2023
Sylvan Lake town council hears presentation for waste to energy facility
The conversation for a facility to divert waste from Sylvan Lake's landfill is back in the air. At their meeting on Monday, town council heard a presentation by Varme regarding a potential waste to en...
Sep 26, 2023