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Breastfeeding mothers will gather at Eau Claire to promote the benefits of breastfeeding

Amanda Preece, SECN reporter

Calgary moms are invited to participate in the 2009 Global Breastfeeding Challenge, taking place this Saturday at Eau Claire Market.  The Challenge is an event sponsored by the non-profit Quintessence Foundation in which breastfeeding mothers from locations all over the world gather and feed their children at a pre-determined “latch-on” time, in a move to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and to encourage support within the community. Continue Reading

Dean Robert Zimmerman

 Police are letting Calgarians know that a man with a history of violent crime is being released into the Calgary area following completion of a prison sentence.  Dean Robert Zimmerman, 44, is being released after spending just over three years in prison on convictions of sexual assault with a weapon and forcible confinement. His history includes violent and sexual assaults against adult women who were known to him. Continue Reading

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McKenzie Towne Hall, operated by the resident's association

Madison S. Anae, student-reporter

Festivals, sporting events and other exciting activities are on the drawing board of the new McKenzie Towne Community Association, says its president, Paul Lacerte.  The new association’s goal is to improve the quality of life for the community of approximately 10,000 in the deep southeast.  Continue Reading

Tropicana 2000 Bar & Grill, located in the 1800 block of 35 St. S.E.

Amanda Preece, SECN reporter

Calgary Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a southeast stabbing that occurred this past weekend.  Police say a man was stabbed following an altercation which began inside a licensed establishment in the 1800 block of 35 St S.E.   According to the police, two groups of men were involved in a dispute, which resulted in five or six men chasing the victim northbound along 35 St. toward 17 Ave. S.E. Continue Reading

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Barb Gustafson

The cold – and colds – have hit home, so excuse me if I’m looking at the world through blue-coloured glasses this week.   Furnaces kicked into gear this week, a clear sign that the beautiful weather of September has come to its end and we’re entering the time of coats, gloves and, before long, snow. The good news offsetting this reality is that SaskEnergy, our natural gas supplier, is going to reduce its rates slightly beginning in November. Continue Reading