Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
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
Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study
EDMONTON - The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded. "This event was caused b...
Mar 23, 2023
Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source
OTTAWA - A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these cha...
Mar 23, 2023
Parks Canada says new reservation system working well as bookings open in busy Banff
CALGARY - Parks Canada says its new online reservation system to book camping sites and other activities at national parks appears to have worked well during its first week of operations. The site was...
Mar 23, 2023