Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta's Minister of Finance not seeking re-election
Alberta's finance minister says he will not run in the upcoming provincial election. Travis Toews ended months of speculation by making the announcement on Twitter.A message from Honourable Travis Toe...
Mar 24, 2023
The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA - The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa with first lady Jill Biden on Friday. All times eastern. 10:30 a.m. The two Canadians who were imprisoned in China for ne...
Mar 24, 2023
In The News for March 24 : Will higher alcohol prices prompt Canadians to go dry?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 24 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Mar 24, 2023
Clean electricity grid, new tax credits will be among highlights of federal budget
OTTAWA - Canada's push for a zero-emission electricity grid will get a significant funding boost in the federal budget on March 28, including with new tax credits expected to encourage the development...
Mar 23, 2023
Alberta legislature wraps up with attacks, insults; next stop is May 29 election
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature wrapped up its spring sitting Thursday with politicians on both sides of the aisle test-driving insults and expected attack lines ahead of the scheduled May 29 provi...
Mar 23, 2023
Alberta auditor general seeks reforms to how province manages oilpatch liabilities
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general says the province's system for managing environmental risks from old oilpatch facilities needs significant improvement. In a report issued today, Doug Wylie says t...
Mar 23, 2023
Made in Alberta labelling now available for local foods
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has rolled out a new way of helping local companies in the agriculture and food sectors make their products stand out.Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation ...
Mar 23, 2023
Boy who killed two officers previously apprehended under Mental Health Act: police
EDMONTON - Police in Edmonton say a 16-year-old boy who shot and killed two officers a week ago had been apprehended in November under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for assessment. Polic...
Mar 23, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn how to win in "big cities." Smith made the comment to a room of conservatives gathered in Ottawa for the annual conference of the ...
Mar 23, 2023
For Canada-U.S., close personal ties between leaders not necessary - but they help
WASHINGTON - Hollywood has Ben and Jennifer. Music fans have Beyonc and Jay-Z. But in Canadian politics right now, it's all about Justin and Joe. OK, so maybe Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden don't captur...
Mar 23, 2023