Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology
One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short. "I think what they told Calgarians ...
Aug 2, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grgoire Trudeau say they are separating after 18 years of marriage. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 2, 2023

Alberta announces $45 million investment for hydrogen innovation
The Alberta government has announced a $45 million investment to power new hydrogen technologies that they say will reduce emissions and create jobs.Officials say hydrogen is expected to be a $2.5 - 1...
Aug 1, 2023

First Rider Program returns to prepare central Alberta students for school bus travel
As the new school year approaches, school divisions in central Alberta are joining forces for the First Rider Program to prepare students for school bus travel. The divisions include Wolf Creek Public...
Aug 1, 2023 (Wolf Creek Public Schools)

Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is no longer formally pursuing its plan to dump the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police force. However, Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the idea is not dead ...
Aug 1, 2023

Premier issues mandate letter to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, calling on him to keep Alberta families and communities safe. In her letter, the Prem...
Aug 1, 2023

Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician
CALGARY - The Alberta government says a Calgary clinic has halted its plan to charge patients fees for faster access to its family doctor.The new fee program at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic was to st...
Aug 1, 2023

Alberta Premier issues mandate letter to Minister of Children and Family Services
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton. In her letter, the Premier outlines her expectations that strong Alberta families and chil...
Aug 1, 2023

AgSmart returns this week to showcase latest data and technology in farming
Not all conferences are in a building you know? Some are out in the open field; like AgSmart. Returning for its fifth year, AgSmart is an educational expo focused on data and technology across the agr...
Jul 31, 2023

All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP
CALGARY - A member of Parliament who is criticizing how the Calgary Stampede handled years of sexual abuse at a performance school it runs says all levels of government must hold the organization to a...
Jul 31, 2023