Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Review of oilsands cleanup funding program needs public input, says Alberta NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition says a government review of the program that's supposed to ensure oilsands companies can clean up their mines was conducted too privately and should have b...
Jan 27, 2023
Pierre Poilievre tells Tory caucus cities are turning into 'crime zones'
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doubled down on his belief that "everything feels broken" Friday, as he laced into Prime Minster Justin Trudeau for suggesting otherwise. Poilievre addres...
Jan 27, 2023
Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines
HALIFAX - Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren't hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits. Across Cana...
Jan 27, 2023
Canadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: poll
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians have concerns about the state of the health-care system, particularly in Atlantic provinces where hospitals have struggled to maintain eme...
Jan 27, 2023
Functional programming near complete for hospital expansion; lots of work to go
"We're trying to let the people of Red Deer know that this isn't about commitment. We're committed; we're doing this," said Minister of Infrastructure Nathan Neudorf about the Red Deer Regional Hospit...
Jan 26, 2023
An alternative to Just Transition: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work with her to develop "Sustainable Jobs" legislation as an alternative to the proposed "Just Transition" legisla...
Jan 26, 2023
Province says natural gas rates declining in February
Officials with the Alberta government say the natural gas rebate and other supports remain in place to help consumers as natural gas rates decline in February.In Alberta, February's highest monthly de...
Jan 26, 2023
Red Deer RCMP respond to reports of male with a firearm
Local Mounties say charges are pending following an alleged firearms incident in south Red Deer over the weekend.On Jan 22, 2023, at 3:44 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a male with a han...
Jan 26, 2023
NDP says Alberta premier's prosecutor review flawed, calls for outside investigation
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's assurance of a thorough investigation into allegations of interference with Crown prosecutors is "an empty talking point" given new...
Jan 26, 2023
Alberta government pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases
Alberta's government has announced it is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through to the end of 2023.Government officials say many Albertans have expressed increased concerns...
Jan 26, 2023