Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Broncos Soccer competing in ACAC South play-in games
Though the weather has changed from sun to snow, the Olds College Broncos soccer teams aren't ready to be done playing just yet.College officials note that both the Broncos men's and women's soccer te...
Oct 25, 2022
Freeland stresses Bank of Canada's independence after Singh criticizes rate hikes
OTTAWA - As another interest rate hike looms, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is emphasizing the Bank of Canada's independence after criticism from federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Singh sent a le...
Oct 25, 2022
Red Deer invited to meet with new Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon regarding shelter
The City of Red Deer received an invitation on Monday to meet with newly appointed Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jeremy Nixon, to discuss next steps for the future shelter.At cit...
Oct 25, 2022
House of Commons to vote on bill for dental care benefit, rental support this week
OTTAWA - A major part of the federal government's affordability plan is expected to pass final reading in the House of Commons this week, after the Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-31 through the health c...
Oct 25, 2022
Ombudsman slams military's treatment of injured reservists, rangers
OTTAWA - Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman Gregory Lick is criticizing the military's treatment of ill and injured reservists and Canadian Rangers, saying the organization is failing to address long-sta...
Oct 25, 2022
Premier Danielle Smith says she distrusts World Economic Forum, Alberta to cut ties
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is cancelling a health consulting agreement involving the World Economic Forum because she doesn't want to have any ties with a group that brags ...
Oct 24, 2022
Alberta NDP pass several resolutions regarding affordability and health care at annual convention
The Alberta NDP held their 2022 Convention over the weekend, passing resolutions they say focus on making life more affordable for Albertans and fixing the health care crisis in preparation for the ne...
Oct 24, 2022
Alberta's 122,000 health-care workers insist on meeting with Health Minister
Alberta's health-care unions are coming together today to request a meeting with the Minister of Health following Premier Danielle Smith's announcement of her cabinet.Together, officials say the union...
Oct 24, 2022
Cabinet ministers to be sworn into office
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her new cabinet on Friday and today they're being sworn in.After this morning's ceremony at Government House in Edmonton, Smith and her cabinet will hold a med...
Oct 24, 2022
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Comp. Bureau to study grocery sector
GATINEAU, Que. - Canada's competition watchdog is launching a study into the grocery industry to examine rising prices in what it describes as a concentrated sector. More coming. The Canadian Press
Oct 24, 2022