Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption
REGINA, SK - Two of Canada's Prairie premiers say Ottawa's decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Justin Trud...
Oct 27, 2023
Apply Oct. 30 for Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program
Applications open Oct. 30 for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock (CADL) Assistance program.The program is providing livestock producers up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds, and comes ...
Oct 27, 2023
Two of three now sentenced in central Alberta kidnapping with firearm incident
Sentencing has taken place for the second of three people charged in an alleged kidnapping with a firearm incident in central Alberta last year. Amy Natasha Okeymow, 38, of the Samson Cree Nation, was...
Oct 27, 2023
Premier Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at a climate conference in Calgary on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that achieving an electricity grid that depends on renewable power by 2035...
Oct 27, 2023
Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It could be a long, lean winter in cattle country as drought-ravaged western Canadian ranchers struggle to secure feed to get their livestock through the cold months.Near the town of ...
Oct 27, 2023
Defence's fight for internal police documents continues in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their legal fight for access to internal Ottawa Police Service documents today. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on tr...
Oct 27, 2023
Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will continue its $7.5-million pension-exit advertising and survey campaign, despite acknowledging the key dollar figure is disputed and likely headed to...
Oct 26, 2023
Pair sentenced in central Alberta shooting
Sentencing has taken place for two men charged in a central Alberta shooting nearly two years ago that sent one man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. William Edgar Littlechild, 24, of the Er...
Oct 26, 2023
Lacombe city councillor fighting to keep municipal elections non-partisan
A Lacombe city councillor is taking the lead for central Alberta in advocating to the province against potential changes which could lead to more partisan politics on the municipal government level.Co...
Oct 26, 2023
Trial dates scheduled in alleged historic sexual assaults
Trial dates have been scheduled for a man charged in connection with alleged historic sexual assaults in central Alberta. Derek Taplin, 43, is scheduled for trial in Drumheller Court of Justice from N...
Oct 26, 2023