Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Here's what you need to know about Canada's priorities and challenges ahead of COP28
TORONTO - Canada's image at the world's signature climate negotiations could be complicated by infighting, some observers fear, as two of the federal government's ardent critics at the provincial leve...
Nov 28, 2023
Defence lawyers for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers to continue laying out their case
OTTAWA - Defence lawyers representing two high-profile "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to present more new evidence today as they lay out their case. Eric Granger, a lawyer for Tamara Lich, s...
Nov 28, 2023
Two house fires in Red Deer over the weekend; two vastly different causes
Two house fires took place over the weekend in Red Deer for vastly different reasons. The City of Red Deer notified residents through social media on Saturday that fire crews were dispatched to the Ev...
Nov 27, 2023
Possible class-action lawsuit filed in Alberta over child special allowance payments
EDMONTON - The Alberta and federal governments are facing a potential class-action lawsuit over how the province handled payments for children in care. A statement of claim filed Friday alleges Albert...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta government issues update on E. coli outbreak review panel
Officials with the Alberta government say work is ongoing by the Food Safety and Licensed Facility-based Child Care Review Panel to assess regulations governing food safety in child-care settings. Ear...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta triggers Sovereignty Act in attempt to fight draft federal clean energy regulations
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government aims to shield its power companies from draft federal plans to mandate a clean electrical grid by invoking the contentious Sovereignty Act for the first time.The ...
Nov 27, 2023
Domestic abuse shelters in Alberta report 10-year high in number of calls for help
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters says domestic violence is on the rise in the province. A report called On the Front Lines compiled data from April 2022 to the end of March 2023 ...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta government expected to reveal sovereignty act plans
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to reveal plans for invoking her government's sovereignty act. A motion is to be tabled in the legislature today. Smith said Saturday during her p...
Nov 27, 2023
Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize
EDMONTON, AB - Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is lobbying for a piece of the tax credit pie when it comes to decarbonization.The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) - which r...
Nov 27, 2023
'Your input is important': Alberta government asking for feedback for 2024 budget
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government wants feedback for its next annual budget.An online survey is running until Jan. 19 and telephone town halls are being held Dec. 11 and 12. Those interested in th...
Nov 27, 2023