Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Province inviting Albertans to have their say on new teacher code of conduct
The Alberta government says public feedback is expected to help the province create a new code of conduct for teachers and teacher leaders to ensure that students, parents and the public have confiden...
Sep 20, 2022
Province expanding access to rural broadband funding
The provincial government is launching a new fund to help get all Albertans access to reliable, high-speed internet. The Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) will complement the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF)...
Sep 20, 2022