Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber has adjourned after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January. The trial be...
Dec 08, 2023
As fossil fuel execs descend on U.N. climate summit, some ask 'what are COPs about?'
TORONTO - The world's major climate negotiations risk turning into a trade show spectacle of unchecked corporate influence, some observers warn, as a record number of delegates representing fossil fue...
Dec 08, 2023
Suspects charged in central Alberta murder ordered to stand trial
Two people charged in the death of a young man in Maskwacis, AB, last year, have been ordered to stand trial. Cole Gerald Cattleman, 26, and Chaz Joseph Cattleman, 23, both of Maskwacis, were ordered ...
Dec 07, 2023
'Crossed my line': Calgary traffic reporter goes viral after response to body comment
CALGARY - TV traffic reporter Leslie Horton developed a thick skin over the years because of nasty feedback from viewers, but she unleashed a viral smackdown last week after she says one of them "cros...
Dec 07, 2023
Funding announced to boost security for at-risk schools in Alberta
The Government of Alberta has announced increased funding to improve safety at Islamic and Jewish faith-based schools.The Alberta Security Infrastructure Program (ASIP) grant is being expanded to incl...
Dec 07, 2023
Alberta reacts to federal emissions cap on oil and gas sector
Canada's oil and gas industry says the emissions cap framework announced by Ottawa could result in significant production curtailments by companies. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CA...
Dec 07, 2023
Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Smith says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch singles out her province for punitive measures and she promises another court fight with the fed...
Dec 07, 2023
Provincial government taking action to prevent wildfires
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is investing $5 million into the Community Fireguard Program.The government is actively pursuing opportunities to increase wildfire preparedness after the blaz...
Dec 07, 2023
Alberta announces more funding for film and TV production
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta is continuing its push as a hot spot for film and television production.On December 7, 2023, the province announced that the Alberta Made Screen Industries Program will suppor...
Dec 07, 2023
Calgary mayor says she won't attend Hanukkah ceremony because it's too political
Calgary's mayor says she won't attend the annual menorah lighting ceremony to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. Mayor Jyoti Gondek posted a statement last night on the social media site X, formerly know...
Dec 07, 2023