Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Energy companies say they are ready for wildfire season
CALGARY - Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada. Last year's hot, dry weather conditions saw ...
Apr 10, 2024
Funds announced to expand dual credit programs in Alberta
High school students in Alberta will soon have more options to learn as they transition to post-secondary education.The Government of Alberta has announced $4.45 million to expand dual credit program ...
Apr 10, 2024
UPDATE-LOCATED: Rimbey RCMP seek public's assistance in locating missing family
UPDATE: April 10, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. Rimbey RCMP report that all six members of the Mani family have been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for your assistance. Mounties also adv...
Apr 09, 2024
Construction industry leading province in employment growth, says GOA
Officials say Alberta's construction industry is leading the province in employment growth. The province claims investment in the industry is forming the foundation of strong employment growth, with 1...
Apr 09, 2024
Freeland doesn't rule out new taxes on wealthy or corporate Canada in upcoming budget
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has ruled out raising taxes on the middle class in the upcoming federal budget - but won't say if corporations or the wealthy are in for the same treatment....
Apr 09, 2024
Conservative motion calls for PM, premiers to have 'emergency' carbon price meeting
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the country's premiers. The Conse...
Apr 09, 2024
Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health
Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is making the announcement in Ottawa...
Apr 09, 2024
United Way Central Alberta celebrates community's fundraising of $1.5 million for annual campaign
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) started the week on a positive note, celebrating with supporters and community leaders the achievements of their 2023 fundraising campaign.At Bo's Bar & Stage on ...
Apr 08, 2024
MPs clad in eclipse glasses stare at 'surreal' celestial event on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Not even the vital business of Parliament was enough to keep MPs from slipping outside to glimpse celestial history. Dozens of elected officials, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievr...
Apr 08, 2024
Alberta announces funds to support innovation in ag tech
The Government of Alberta hopes that more innovations in technology will come forward to support the province's agriculture sector. They have announced a grant of $1.2 million over three years for the...
Apr 08, 2024