Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Calgary police arrest man and woman in 2021 death of toddler
CALGARY - Police have arrested a man and woman in the death of a toddler.Emergency crews were called to a Calgary home in October 2021 for reports of an 18-month-old boy in medical distress.Police say...
Feb 16, 2023
Applications open to expand day home spaces in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Day home operators in Alberta can now apply for funding to offer more spaces.The Government of Alberta says the Space Creation Grant will result in 5,500 additional day home spaces beco...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta announces $158 million Health Workforce Strategy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has unveiled a plan that it says will aid in attracting and retaining healthcare workers.The government says the Health Workforce Strategy will include new m...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta to cap tuition fees and extend post-secondary loan repayment
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is promising economic relief for post-secondary students dealing with rising interest rates and an increased cost of living. On February 16, 2023, the Minister of...
Feb 16, 2023
UPDATE: Blackfalds RCMP respond to collision with pedestrian on Highway 2 near Red Deer
UPDATE: Feb. 17, 8:55 a.m. RCMP remain committed and engaged in this serious pedestrian collision investigation. Blackfalds and Innisfail RCMP are asking for the public to come forward with any vehicl...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta health minister promises $158M in budget to recruit front-line health staff
EDMONTON - Alberta's health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care. Jason Copping says the ...
Feb 16, 2023
Submissions open for RCMP Name the Puppy Contest
INNISFAIL, AB - The RCMP is asking children across the country to help name the latest litter of prospective police pups.There are 13 German Shepherd puppies at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Ce...
Feb 16, 2023
Alberta sees decrease in break and enters: AMA report
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has released a new report that suggests break and enters have seen a decline in recent years. As a result of the pandemic, many more people ha...
Feb 16, 2023
Premiers urge Trudeau to agree to regular health funding reviews
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking for regular reviews to be established as part of health-care funding talks. Ottawa has offered more than $46 billion to ...
Feb 16, 2023
Olivia and Noah listed as top baby names in Alberta for 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The top baby names in Alberta for 2022 have been unveiled.Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in Alberta last year. The name has held the top spot since 2013. Meanwhil...
Feb 16, 2023