Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2024
Debt anxiety improving in Alberta, but majority still concerned
While the majority of Albertans remain anxious about being able to pay off their debts, there have been some recent improvements.That is according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.On the positive...
Apr 8, 2024
Jones says goodbye, Homan looks to cap dominant season in style at Grand Slam finale
TORONTO - Jennifer Jones will soon call time on one of the best careers in curling history. Rachel Homan is set to put a bow on one of the best seasons ever played. Two of Canada's best skips will be ...
Apr 8, 2024
Celestial event: What you need to know about today's total solar eclipse
Here are the answers to some key questions about the total solar eclipse that will make its way across much of eastern and central Canada today. What happens during a total solar eclipse? The moon wil...
Apr 8, 2024