Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
CP NewsAlert: Claims of toxic workplace at CSIS absolutely 'devastating': PM says
AJAX, Ont. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says allegations of a toxic workplace culture, involving harassment and sexual assault at Canada's spy agency are "devastating" and "absolutely unacceptable....
Nov 30, 2023
Red Deer groups raise awareness for World Aids Day
As World AIDS Day arrives again this Dec. 1, it's estimated that 6,500 Canadians are living with undiagnosed HIV. That number, from the Public Health Agency of Canada, represents about 10 per cent of ...
Nov 30, 2023
A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture
VANCOUVER - A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their...
Nov 30, 2023
'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada
TORONTO - A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning. People having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress can now call or text 988 ...
Nov 30, 2023
Crown to lay out conspiracy argument in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The Crown is expected to lay out its case for why evidence against one "Freedom Convoy" organizer should apply to the other in the criminal trial of two of the protest's leaders. Tamara Lich ...
Nov 30, 2023
Blackfalds town council approves 2024 budgets
Blackfalds residents will see a 2.9 per cent property tax increase in 2024.The increase is part of the 2024 budget approval, which took place at town council's meeting on Nov. 28.First, the capital bu...
Nov 29, 2023
Google to pay $100M a year to Canadian news publishers in deal with Ottawa
Ottawa has agreed to set a $100-million yearly cap on payments that Google will be required to make to media companies when the government's controversial online news legislation takes effect at the e...
Nov 29, 2023
Provincial government issues statement on Dow Path2Zero investment in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement Wednesday on the Dow Path2Zero Fort Saskatc...
Nov 29, 2023
Trial date scheduled for one of two men charged in Wetaskiwin robbery
A trial date has been set for one of two men charged in a liquor store robbery in Wetaskiwin this summer. Eric Vincent Okeymow, 29, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Aug. 16, 20...
Nov 29, 2023
Blackfalds whistle cessation review part of growing trend in region
The Town of Blackfalds is looking at train whistle cessation for four crossings.Town council approved a contract this week for Watt Consulting Group to assess if whistle cessation is viable at these s...
Nov 29, 2023