Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'
Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.It's a move critics say means the province has declared o...
Jan 21, 2025
Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government's temporary tax break. Statistics Canada's consumer price index report on Tuesd...
Jan 21, 2025
Justin Trudeau to speak after Donald Trump muses about tariffs coming Feb. 1
MONTEBELLO, Que. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to speak with media today, the first time he'll take questions since President Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington. Trudeau is huddling wi...
Jan 21, 2025
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fresh off President Donald Trump's inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the...
Jan 20, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith welcomes U.S. tariff reprieve but calls for action
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the U.S. tariff reprieve and called for strategic action in a statement on Jan. 20.-READ: Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau cal...
Jan 20, 2025
Red Deer family loses home after attic fire
A Red Deer family is asking for the community's help after a fire reduced their home to rubble over the weekend.On Jan. 19, the Kooiman family was enjoying a cozy afternoon in their home when they not...
Jan 20, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith in Washington for inauguration and to promote Alberta relationship
Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington, D.C. to solidify Alberta's role in North American energy, food and data security and to watch president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration from the Canadian Emb...
Jan 20, 2025
Extreme cold warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding areas
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an extreme cold warning for the City of Red Deer and surrounding areas.ECCC says wind chill values of -40 C to -45 C are occurring, but expects ...
Jan 20, 2025
Donald Trump won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports
OTTAWA - The New York Times and Wall Street Journal say incoming U.S. president Donald Trump won't slam Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day. Both U.S. newspapers report Trump will ins...
Jan 20, 2025
Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C. Smit...
Jan 19, 2025