Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

WestJet union should apologize for trying to 'silence' free speech, Poilievre says
VANCOUVER - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the union representing WestJet cabin crew should apologize for trying to silence free speech. Poilievre used the public announcement system to giv...
Sep 14, 2023

Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to New York next week to take part in the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed today that T...
Sep 14, 2023

Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap
EDMONTON - Most Albertans would support some kind of national cap on carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, two new polls suggest. The polls, conducted by different polling firms at the same ti...
Sep 14, 2023

Defence to show different side of 'Freedom Convoy' social media content
OTTAWA - Defence lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to show the court a more peaceful view of the protest as they cross-examine the officer assigned to social media evidence in t...
Sep 14, 2023

Number of E. coli cases continues to rise, but fewer patients with serious illness
CALGARY - The number of E. coli cases linked to an outbreak at several Calgary daycares continues to rise, but doctors say there are fewer patients in hospital with serious complications. There were 3...
Sep 14, 2023

The Lending Cupboard hosts inaugural Harvest Gala fundraiser this month; local brews and dinner
For those who put their whites in the closet after Labor Day, take them out because The Lending Cupboard (TLC) is hosting their inaugural Harvest Gala next week with a fun dress code. On September 22 ...
Sep 13, 2023

UNESCO approves report outlining threats to Wood Buffalo National Park
The United Nations body that oversees World Heritage Sites is approving a report that finds Wood Buffalo National Park's place on that list is in danger. At a meeting in Saudi Arabia, UNESCO delegates...
Sep 13, 2023

Alberta funding upgrades to affordable housing units
The province is providing an additional $16 million in funding towards government-owned affordable housing units.The investment is on units not currently in use across Alberta, and will include repair...
Sep 13, 2023

Jocelyn Peterman, Kevin Martin raise hype for coming Grand Slam of Curling in Red Deer
Red Deer is now just four months from welcoming the world's best curlers who'll be in town to compete in the Grand Slam of Curling 2024 Co-op Canadian Open.Officials, along with local Olympian Jocelyn...
Sep 13, 2023

Lotto Max ticket worth $17M sold in Alberta outside Calgary and Edmonton
Check your tickets, Medicine Hat Lotto Max players. A ticket purchased in Alberta outside of Calgary or Edmonton won the $17-million jackpot on Tuesday's draw.The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation ...
Sep 13, 2023