Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta. Smith is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, ...
Feb 08, 2024

Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal
EDMONTON - An Alberta government document suggests the province has made little progress in protecting its 15 threatened caribou herds, despite having signed an agreement with Ottawa that promised it ...
Feb 08, 2024

Feds seek ideas at national summit to help put brakes on auto theft
OTTAWA - Officials from various levels of government are set to gather with police and industry leaders in Ottawa today to brainstorm on fighting the scourge of automobile theft. The federal governmen...
Feb 08, 2024

Tensions rise at townhall with Red Deer-South MLA regarding pension, transgender policy, OPS
Roughly a hundred residents attended a townhall event on Wednesday, organized by MLA for Red Deer-South Jason Stephan, to speak about the Alberta Pension Plan (APP), transgender youth policies, and th...
Feb 08, 2024

Bulldogs lose 4-1 in first BCHL game against Crusaders
In their first game against the Sherwood Park Crusaders this BCHL season, the Blackfalds Bulldogs fell 4-1 at the Sherwood Park Arena on Tuesday. Almost four minutes into the first period, Sherwood Pa...
Feb 07, 2024 (Blackfalds Bulldogs)

Liberals' proposed AI law too vague, costly, Big Tech executives tell MPs
OTTAWA - Representatives from Big Tech companies say a Liberal government bill that would begin regulating some artificial intelligence systems is too vague. Amazon and Microsoft executives told MPs a...
Feb 07, 2024

City of Red Deer says they are reducing red tape and supported by the provincial government
The City of Red Deer says they've been able to reduce red tape in their processes through efforts with the provincial government. The province shared a release this month stating that the reduction of...
Feb 07, 2024

Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles. The government says the money will give the Canada Border Services Agency more capac...
Feb 07, 2024

Alberta auto insurance cost pressures among highest in Canada
According to data from the General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA), Alberta's auto insurance system is facing some of the highest cost pressures in Canada.It said legal fees account for a greater ...
Feb 07, 2024

Football Alberta to announce details February 12 on 2024 World Junior Football Championships
Football Alberta has announced it is the proud Local Organizing Committee of the 2024 World Junior Football Championship that will be held in Edmonton from June 20-30, 2024. According to Football Albe...
Feb 07, 2024