Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Defence begins its case in criminal trial of high-profile 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - Defence lawyers for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich have started laying out their case in an Ottawa courtroom. Eric Granger, a lawyer for Lich, is arguing today that ...
Nov 27, 2023
Rebels win fourth straight in victory over Pats
The Red Deer Rebels winning streak continued at the Peavey Mart Centrium Saturday night following a 3-2 victory over the Regina Pats. The win makes four-in-a-row for the Rebels and improves their reco...
Nov 25, 2023
Smith says she'll reveal details next week on threat to invoke sovereignty act
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will reveal details next week on her threat to invoke her government's sovereignty act over federal clean energy regulations. Smith told her province-wide radio...
Nov 25, 2023
Alberta Bowl results
Ernest Manning's second half comeback shocked the province in the Brian Fryer Tier I Championship, winning 28-24 over Raymond. Just when you thought nothing could be better than the Larry Wilson Tier ...
Nov 25, 2023
Updated: Three people hurt in stabbing at CrossIron Mills mall outside Calgary
UPDATE: Nov. 25, 3:40 p.m. Airdrie RCMP are seeking public assistance in regards to the stabbings at the CrossIron Mills Mall. Mounties say the investigation is ongoing and there are still unidentifie...
Nov 25, 2023
Rebels earn shutout win against Wheat Kings in final 20 seconds
The Red Deer Rebels went out with a bang Friday night, beating the Brandon Wheat Kings 2-0 with both goals scored in the final 20 seconds of the game. After back-to-back wins in the past two of six co...
Nov 24, 2023