Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Edmonton Protocol turns diabetic Innisfail resident's life around; research gets closer to a cure
For over 51 years, Colleen Preston's life brimmed with, "constant burden," thanks to a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.Thousands of insulin doses later, the Innisfail resident has a fresh outlo...
Sep 15, 2022
Former PMs, Canadian celebrities to attend queen's funeral in London
OTTAWA - Canada is sending 15 delegates to the queen's state funeral in London, England, on Monday, while celebrities will take part in a procession of recipients of national honours. Prime Minister J...
Sep 15, 2022
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine available in Alberta next week
The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available in Alberta next week.The province says adult Albertans can make appointments for the Moderna Spikevax booster starting on Wednesday.The bivalent vac...
Sep 15, 2022
MPs to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth in special sitting of House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament of all political stripes are expected to rise in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth today during a special sitting of the House of Commons. The House Speaker is recalli...
Sep 15, 2022
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes investigating discovery of body in Mountain View County
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes is investigating after the discovery of a Red Deer man's body in Mountain View County this week.On Sept. 12, 2022, at 8:30 p.m., Didsbury RCMP were dispatched to an oil lease...
Sep 14, 2022
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes this Thursday for domestic abuse awareness
Feeling like taking a unique kind of stroll on Thursday?Are you a man with important women in your life?If so, consider the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event tomorrow, hosted by The Outreach Centre.The e...
Sep 14, 2022
Alberta declares a provincial day of mourning for the Queen on Sept. 19
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced plans to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II and to mourn her passing. She passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at age 96 at Balmoral Ca...
Sep 14, 2022
Sexual assault support centre silent auction ends tonight
Time has been extended to help support a 50/50 and silent auction benefiting the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC).The dates were extended as CASASC's poker rally event with UBAKA...
Sep 14, 2022
Positive hiring climate expected in Alberta for upcoming months
Employers in Canada's Prairie Region expect a positive hiring climate for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.The Prairie Region includes t...
Sep 14, 2022
What to expect from Ottawa's memorial service and parade to honour the late queen
OTTAWA - The bells at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa will toll on Monday as the nation bids farewell to the late Queen Elizabeth. Memorial events in the capital will recognize the queen's long life...
Sep 14, 2022