Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier
CALGARY - The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic charging its patients fees for faster access to a physician is an outlier and it will take action against any clinic that follows suit. A...
Jul 26, 2023
Sinead O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56
Singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor has died at 56. The gifted and troubled Irish performer was known for her shaved head and for her fierce and expressive voice. O'Connor, who began her musical career ...
Jul 26, 2023
Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a dramatic change to his inner circle Wednesday, bringing in a number of new faces to cabinet and shuffling veterans into new roles. Here's what you need to...
Jul 26, 2023
Premier and Minister of Health release joint statement regarding Alberta's health-care system
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange issued a statement Tuesday regarding reports of medical clinics charging membership fees:"It is our expectation that physicians in Albert...
Jul 26, 2023
Fans gather in Toronto to cheer on Canadians at Women's World Cup
TORONTO - Cheers broke out among soccer fans gathered in Toronto on Wednesday as the Canadian women's team defeated Ireland at the FIFA Women's World Cup. The 2-1 win was the first victory at the tour...
Jul 26, 2023
Geodesic greenhouse at Red Deer Food Bank to provide sustainable food source
A new structure has been gaining attention at the Red Deer Food Bank property on 49 Avenue. Officials say the geodesic dome that has been under construction for the past several days is a new greenhou...
Jul 26, 2023
As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle
OTTAWA - As public safety minister, Marco Mendicino had a full plate of simmering issues and legislative initiatives. His successor, Dominic LeBlanc, has plenty of leftovers to tuck into - from gun co...
Jul 26, 2023
A look at who is in - and who is out - of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet will have seven new faces, after dropping the same number of ministers from his bench on Wednesday. Here's who's in: Crown-Indigenous Relations Ministe...
Jul 26, 2023
Qualtrough returns as Canada's sports minister, replaces St-Onge
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau changed sports ministers again and amid a Canadian safe-sport crisis with Wednesday's cabinet shuffle. Pascale St-Onge, appointed to the sports portfolio in Octo...
Jul 26, 2023
Slew of transport issues face new minister Pablo Rodriguez
OTTAWA - Pablo Rodriguez is set to be sworn in as the new transport minister, taking the baton on a raft of turbulent issues as the aviation sector emerges from a period of crisis. A manager by traini...
Jul 26, 2023