Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta achieves red tape reduction goal
The Government of Alberta has announced that it has cut red tape by one-third, meeting the goal that it set for itself by the end of 2023Red tape is defined as "excessive bureaucracy or adherence to r...
Jan 29, 2024
Parliament returns with Liberals focused on Ukraine, Tories trained on carbon price
OTTAWA - The Liberals intend to move quickly to get a Ukraine free-trade bill back up for debate and pressure the Conservatives to support it as MPs return to the House of Commons today following the ...
Jan 29, 2024
Foreign interference inquiry to probe thorny questions on secrecy as hearings begin
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference begins a week of hearings today on the preliminary point of how to handle the shroud of official secrecy around the controversial issue. The inquir...
Jan 29, 2024
Anti-UCP signs posted to Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office
Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office in Medicine Hat was seen decorated with homemade signs Sunday with messages denouncing some of her government's policies.We Don't Trust Dani, Lies Lies Lie...
Jan 28, 2024
Poilievre vows to cut funds to UN agency amid reports of staff role in Oct. 7 attacks
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he plans to slash funding to a United Nations agency that supports Palestinians amid allegations some of its staff played a role in last October's te...
Jan 28, 2024
State funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent will be held in Ottawa today
OTTAWA - A state funeral will be held today in Ottawa for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Broadbent, who died Jan. 11 at the age of 87, served as a member of Parliament for more than two decades and l...
Jan 28, 2024
Bulldogs fall 2-0 to Bandits, leading team in the AJHL
In a nearly sold-out arena, the Blackfalds Bulldogs fell 2-0 to the Brooks Bandits, the leading time in the AJHL, on Saturday night at the Eagle Builders Centre. With 80 points, the Bandits currently ...
Jan 27, 2024
Murder charge laid in death of Sundre man
RCMP say charges have been laid in connection to the death of a Sundre resident on Jan. 25.At around 12:20 p.m. that day, Sundre RCMP responded to a report of a male who'd been shot at a home northeas...
Jan 27, 2024
Make it 9! Rebels top Wheat Kings 5-3
Make it nine!The Red Deer Rebels defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings Saturday night at the Centrium, extending their impressive win streak ahead of a five-game road trip with a 5-3 triumph.Coming in, Red...
Jan 27, 2024
Alberta NDP finalize rules for leadership race which will run Feb. 5 until June 22
Candidates can begin the paperwork to declare they want to be the next leader of the Alberta NDP on Jan. 29, kicking off a race Feb. 5 that will culminate on June 22.The location for the party's leade...
Jan 27, 2024