Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP
It's election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province's two dominant parties. Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party is fighting to win a second cons...
May 29, 2023
Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign
Candidates for both the United Conservative Party and New Democrats have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government. Election day is Monday. Here are...
May 28, 2023
Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote
EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley made one final pitch to voters Sunday to upend Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party government and deliver an upset win in the provincial election. "I...
May 28, 2023
Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election
EDMONTON - Albertans go to the polls on Monday. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the two major parties: United Conservative Party - Create a new tax bracket that would deliver about ...
May 28, 2023
Sunnybrook Farm Museum welcoming guests for another great season
Sunnybrook Farm Museum held its first big event of the season on Saturday, welcoming the earliest of the estimated 13,000 Albertans who'll walk through the gates in 2023.Spring on the Farm included fa...
May 27, 2023
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023
Inductees for 2023 took their rightful place in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Friday night, during a ceremony in Red Deer.This year's class includes the following people:Andrew Buckley - Football At...
May 27, 2023
RCMP efforts highlight importance of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day
2On May 20, Blackfalds RCMP conducted joint check stops and roving patrols with peace officers as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day."Impaired driving is the leading cause of criminal d...
May 27, 2023
Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi
CALGARY - The Alberta NDP says it would bring back a tax credit for the digital media sector aimed at diversifying the economy if it wins Monday's election.Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023Th...
May 26, 2023
Op-Ed - Councillor Higham reacts to Council Code of Conduct findings
Have we become a community incapable of rigorous, respectful discussion in the public square? Have we become so insulated in our siloed mindsets that we cannot abide a narrative or opinion different f...
May 26, 2023
UCP's Smith says she is 'delighted' by endorsements from Harper, Poilievre
CALGARY - United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says she would aim to lower the level of political polarization in Alberta if her party wins what has been a tight and often bitter election race.Fu...
May 26, 2023