Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Kidney Walk goes Saturday at Bower Ponds as 4 million Canadians affected
The annual Red Deer Kidney Walk is taking place Saturday, Sept. 16 at Bower Ponds.Registration is at 10 with the walk at 11. You can register here.The Kidney Walk is done all in the name of research f...
Sep 15, 2023
Tragedy into triumph: Namings honour heart and soul of new Centre of Excellence
"Welcome to the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence and the Lindsey More Youth Mental Health and Addiction Hub."Those are the words you'll hear if you drive to the southwest end of campus at Red Deer...
Sep 15, 2023
Harvest in central Alberta 41 per cent complete
Harvest in central Alberta progressed 12 per cent since last week to 41 per cent complete, on par with the 5-year average. That according to the latest Crop Report from AFSC and the Government of Albe...
Sep 15, 2023
Jury trial scheduled in Sylvan Lake stabbing
A jury trial has been scheduled for a man charged in a Sylvan Lake stabbing last year.Brandon James Ritchie, 30, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of King's Bench from May 27-June 4, 2024.It wa...
Sep 15, 2023
E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say
TORONTO - Experts say an outbreak of E. coli that's sickened hundreds has shone a much-needed spotlight on food safety at daycares. There have been 337 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection i...
Sep 15, 2023
Alberta Government's credit rating upgraded to AA
EDMONTON, AB - A credit rating agency is showing confidence in Alberta's economy and the management of its provincial government.On Thursday, September 14, 2023, DBRS Morningstar upgraded Alberta's is...
Sep 15, 2023
Alberta premier to address Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak as parents urge action
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to address the E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares during a news conference this morning. There are 329 lab-confirmed cases of the bacteria...
Sep 15, 2023
'Dear Terry': Advancing the Marathon of Hope legacy toward new beginnings
"Dear Terry...""The impact you've had on cancer research, and the sacrifices you made have truly made a difference, and you should be proud," says Fred Fox, brother to Terry.Around $850 million has be...
Sep 14, 2023
Jury trial scheduled for man charged with first-degree murder in Red Deer arson fire
A two-week jury trial has been scheduled for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer last year.Raymond Richard, 38, of Red Deer, is scheduled for a ju...
Sep 14, 2023
Update on Alberta-Ottawa emissions and energy discussions
Premier Danielle Smith issued the below statement on Thursday, following the first meeting of an Alberta-Ottawa working group on emissions reduction and energy development: "The governments of Alberta...
Sep 14, 2023