Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Agricultural Societies Day in Alberta
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies has designated September 21, "Agricultural Societies Day" in Alberta, to recognize and promote the significant contributions agricultural societies ma...
Sep 21, 2022
De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says a new airplane manufacturing plant is to be built near Calgary. De Havilland Canada is scheduled to make the announcement Wednesday afternoon about its plan...
Sep 21, 2022
New census data: Indigenous populations still growing; children disproportionately in foster care
Statistics Canada's latest release of 2021 census data shows the Indigenous population is still growing, although the pace has slowed, and is much younger than the rest of Canada.The census said there...
Sep 21, 2022
More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatsCan
With a family of seven living in a three-bedroom townhouse and a fitness business she runs from home, Vanessa van Tol is a pro at maximizing space.The Delta, B.C., personal trainer behind Lunges and L...
Sep 21, 2022
Red Deer to discuss shelter, funding, addictions and hospital at municipalities conference
Almost all Red Deer city councillors are headed to the 2022 Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) annual Convention and Trade Show today (Sept. 21) to advocate for local priorities.Held in Calgary for the ...
Sep 21, 2022
Ottawa aims to table legislation this fall making Indigenous policing essential
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is pledging to "work around the clock" to table legislation this fall declaring Indigenous policing an essential service. Doing so would fulfil a commit...
Sep 21, 2022
More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatCan
TORONTO - With a family of seven living in a three-bedroom townhouse and a fitness business she runs from home, Vanessa van Tol is a pro at maximizing space. The Delta, B.C., personal trainer behind L...
Sep 21, 2022
Stats Canada census data shows Indigenous populations still growing
WINNIPEG - Statistics Canada's latest release of 2021 census data shows the Indigenous population is still growing, although the pace has slowed, and is much younger than the rest of Canada. The censu...
Sep 21, 2022
Sweet generosity with Smile Cookies for Red Deer's Reading College
Red Deerians are smiling all week long with Tim Hortons' Smile Cookies campaign raising funds for the local summer Reading College program. From September 19-25, Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Red D...
Sep 20, 2022
Nearly 5,000 students from Grade 4-12 join for Red Deer's Dawe Run
Students were gathering by the hundreds at Heritage Ranch on Tuesday for the return of the Dawe Run; a back-to-school staple in Red Deer.A 40-year tradition, the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools...
Sep 20, 2022