Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta say they have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services. They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allega...
Mar 06, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith makes rounds on U.S. TV news shows to defend new booze rules
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is making the rounds on U.S. television networks, saying Canada has to look out for itself in the tariff war.Alberta and other provinces have announced they will stop bu...
Mar 06, 2025
Bigger and better: Red Deer Home show offers industry insights and entertainment
Those looking to connect with home industry experts will have their chance at the Red Deer Home Show this weekend, returning bigger and better than ever with more than 220 businesses and 430 booths on...
Mar 06, 2025
Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre
OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign. In ...
Mar 06, 2025
Premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil
Premier Danielle Smith, in response to sweeping U.S. tariffs, is halting Alberta's purchase of U.S. goods, alcohol and gambling machines while opening her government up to free trade agreements with C...
Mar 05, 2025
Automotive industry navigating challenges brought by U.S. tariffs
There's a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the trade war between the United States and Canada.As of yesterday U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports, with ...
Mar 05, 2025
BILD Central Alberta: Counter-tariffs more likely to impact home building industry
While tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have sparked concern in multiple industries, BILD Central Alberta says it's Canada's counter-tariffs that are more likely to impact home constructi...
Mar 05, 2025
No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs. He suggests Canada will not be remov...
Mar 05, 2025
Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once
Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, consumers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store but not on all products, and not all at once.Gary Sands of the Federation of Independent ...
Mar 05, 2025
Red Deer's Scotia Wealth Management: Investing during tariff-period can look different for everyone
Money... that's what the tariff situation between Canada and the U.S.A. comes down to, and that's what Dion Zukiwsky of Red Deer's Scotia Wealth Management is offering some free advice about on this h...
Mar 04, 2025