Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
CP NewsAlert: Charges laid in deadly shooting of two Edmonton police officers
Edmonton police say charges have been laid in the deaths of Const. Brett Ryan and Const. Travis Jordan, who were shot while responding to a call in March. Police are to release details about the charg...
Nov 29, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Feds nearing deal with Google over Online News Act: media reports
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is close to reaching a deal with Google over the Online News Act as the digital giant threatens to remove news from its search platform in Canada, media reports...
Nov 29, 2023
El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network
Chilly nights and snow-covered slopes may not be easy to come by in much of Canada during the first part of the winter season, according to the winter outlook from one of Canada's prominent forecaster...
Nov 29, 2023
Lawyers spar over conspiracy allegation in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their debate today over whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were co-conspirators in the protest....
Nov 29, 2023
Rebels continue win streak against Hitmen in overtime
The Red Deer Rebels are now on a five-game win streak defeating the Calgary Hitmen 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Their fourth of six home games, the Rebels are now 3-1-...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta government aiming to strengthen emergency medical services
Alberta's government says it is taking action to address Emergency Medical Services (EMS) concerns provincewide with a new advisory committee, performance framework, and fourth dispatch centre.As part...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta government targeting accelerated emissions reductions
Alberta's government says it is introducing a new carbon capture incentive program that will cut emissions and create jobs. According to provincial officials, Alberta is a global leader in carbon capt...
Nov 28, 2023
Alberta hits methane reduction target three years early, says government
The Alberta government says it has now reduced methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 45 per cent since 2014. Government officials say Alberta was the first province in Canada to set a metha...
Nov 28, 2023
Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring
OTTAWA - Federal politicians have criticized the Alberta Energy Regulator at an environment committee meeting looking into two releases of oilsands wastewater at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine earlier this...
Nov 28, 2023
Province adds funding to support K-12 student enrolment
The Government of Alberta said it is taking steps to support schools.The province has announced an additional $30 million in funding for the 2023-24 school year for school authorities that are experie...
Nov 28, 2023