Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Single-payer pharmacare would cost billions more a year, but save economy money: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says a single-payer universal drug plan would cost the federal and provincial governments $11.2 billion in the first year, and $13.4 billion in five years. Th...
Oct 12, 2023
Ottawa locals to testify about 'Freedom Convoy' at organizers' criminal trial
OTTAWA - The court is expected to hear today from Ottawa locals who lived in the midst of the "Freedom Convoy", as part of the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris ...
Oct 12, 2023
Palestinian supporters gather in downtown Red Deer for rally
CAUTION: Some elements in this story can be disturbing to some readers. Supporters gathered in downtown Red Deer on Tuesday waving Palestinian flags, chanting "Free Palestine". Across from City Hall, ...
Oct 12, 2023
Local journalist releases documentary highlighting Red Deer's spirit of giving back to the community
It was nearly two years ago when an ambitious, enthusiastic, and aspiring young journalist came to Red Deer not long after leaving the big city of Montreal to begin her new career. That career began a...
Oct 11, 2023
Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project raises over $80,000
The Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project harvested its 85 acres of canola near Bentley this past weekend.They also raised $80,949.33 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, part of a larger global eff...
Oct 11, 2023
Alberta MP accuses premier of 'baseless,' 'ludicrous' statements on electricity
CALGARY - The fuse is lit for fireworks in Ottawa next week with a Liberal member of Parliament accusing Alberta's premier of making false claims. Calgary MP George Chahal says Danielle Smith is makin...
Oct 11, 2023
Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week
OTTAWA - Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government. Industry Mini...
Oct 11, 2023
Academics call for public review of Alberta Energy Regulator
CALGARY - Academics at the University of Calgary are calling for a public review of the Alberta Energy Regulator, describing it as secretive and too close to industry.In a peer-reviewed report issued ...
Oct 11, 2023
All seven Canadian NHL teams set to open 2023-24 campaign
All seven Canadian teams will play their season openers tonight in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs open the 2023-24 campaign against fellow Original Six franchise and rival the Montreal Canadiens at ...
Oct 11, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Canada will airlift people from Tel Aviv this week
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says the federal government will begin to airlift Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their families from Tel Aviv by the end of the week. As of Tu...
Oct 11, 2023