Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Tools for School program meets full needs of 829 students in central Alberta this year
The Outreach Centre says, thanks to the generosity of Red Deerians, they were able to meet the needs of all students in the region this year, with supplies to spare, through their Tools for School pro...
Sep 12, 2023
Province announces $5 million to support students with disabilities
The Government of Alberta said it will support students with low incidence disabilities through new funding.It has announced $5 million for the 2023-24 school year to allow school authorities to hire ...
Sep 12, 2023
Liberal MPs meet to prep for fall sitting, as Trudeau stares down slumping polls
LONDON, Ont. - Liberal MPs are gathering in London, Ont., to plan their strategy as the party grapples with rising discontentment toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Polls show the Liberals have sun...
Sep 12, 2023
Critical health violations found in kitchen used by daycares after E. coli outbreak
CALGARY - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there three critical violations were found at a central kitchen serving Calgary daycares affected by an E. coli outbreak. More than 200 people ...
Sep 12, 2023
Delayed by plane troubles, Canada's PM Trudeau finally heading home from India
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally left India on Tuesday after technical issues with a government aircraft delayed his departure by two days. Trudeau and the Canadian delegation that atten...
Sep 12, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' Facebook page to be focal point of criminal trial Tuesday
OTTAWA - The Facebook page of the "Freedom Convoy" protest is expected to be at the centre of the evidence and legal arguments today as the trial of two prominent organizers enters its sixth day. The ...
Sep 12, 2023
Alberta government announces targeted prosecution units and stricter bail protocols
New targeted prosecution units and stricter bail protocol is hoped to make offenders accountable for their actions and better protect Albertans from violent criminal activity. Officials with the provi...
Sep 11, 2023
Red Deer RCMP say positive feedback received by community for Downtown Patrol Unit
The Red Deer RCMP say their Downtown Patrol Unit (DPU) has received positive feedback from the community regarding their efforts. The DPU is an specialized unit dedicated to the downtown to provide hi...
Sep 11, 2023
There's still time to join Tuesday's golf tournament for the Alberta Sports Hall fo Fame
There's still time to join tomorrow's golf tournament hosted by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.Roughly 100 golfers have already registered so far for the tournament held on September 12, beginning at...
Sep 11, 2023
Bells toll as the U.S. marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
NEW YORK (AP) - Bells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded around the country as Americans looked back Monday on the horror and legacy of 9/11. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, ...
Sep 11, 2023