Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Canada supports UN ceasefire resolution as Israel continues offensive
NEW YORK - Canada joined an overwhelming majority of countries that voted to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war.The vo...
Dec 12, 2023
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war....
Dec 12, 2023
Don't call it insurance: What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced enrolment details for a new federal dental plan that resembles typical insurance coverage, down to the benefits card patients show at the dentists' office...
Dec 12, 2023
Trudeau seeks 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza alongside Australia, New Zealand PMs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Israel and Hamas must work toward "a sustainable ceasefire," starting with another pause in hostilities. The comment comes in a joint statement with Trudeau...
Dec 12, 2023
Childcare fees in Alberta to fall to $15/day on average in 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is set to make childcare a little bit more affordable in the new year.Ashli Barrett, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Children and Family Services, has co...
Dec 12, 2023
Man charged in alleged Ponoka shooting ordered to stand trial
One of five people initially charged in an alleged shooting in Ponoka this year has been ordered to stand trial. Journey Okeynan, 20, a resident of Montana First Nation, was ordered to stand trial in ...
Dec 11, 2023
Alberta tenants receiving 1.6% interest on security deposits
The Alberta Government will be requiring landlords to pay interest on security deposits held for residential or mobile home tenants, starting on January 1, 2024.The security deposit interest rate, whi...
Dec 11, 2023
Tories have 'successfully' scapegoated carbon price in affordability crisis: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Conservative party has been successful at "scapegoating" the carbon price as the reason everything is more expensive. Trudeau says in a year-end intervi...
Dec 11, 2023
Missing: Derek Friesen, 35, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP continue to seek public assistance in locating Derek Friesen. Red Deer RCMP say they are concerned for his well-being and would like to speak to him. Derek Friesen was reported missing i...
Dec 11, 2023 (Red Deer RCMP)
Three dead after shed fire outside home improvement store in Calgary
CALGARY - Fire officials say three people are dead after a fire in a shed outside a home improvement store in Calgary. Crews responded to the fire just before 4 a.m. at a Lowe's in the city's northwes...
Dec 11, 2023