Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Talks resume as Oct. 6 deadline looms in possible Alberta-wide teachers strike
The Alberta government and the teachers' union are back at the bargaining table with three weeks to go before a possible provincewide strike.Finance Minister Nate Horner's office confirmed in a statem...
Sep 19, 2025
Grand opening for new west Lethbridge elementary school
West Coulee Station Elementary School is now officially open.A grand opening ceremony was held at the school in the Garry Station neighbourhood on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.Christine Light, Board Chair o...
Sep 12, 2025
Ottawa working with Alberta, oil companies on emissions cap: Minister
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and oil companies on the federal emissions cap for the oil and gas industry. At a news confer...
Sep 12, 2025
Danielle Smith, Alberta Next panel received warmly by Lethbridge crowd in latest stop
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel faced a mostly supportive and inquisitive crowd at its latest stop Thursday night in Lethbridge as the group continues to take the public's temperature on t...
Sep 12, 2025
Charges laid after Lethbridge senior assaulted
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has provided an update on their investigation into an assault on a senior, as charges have been made official.The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday, Septem...
Sep 12, 2025
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say
OREM, Utah (AP) - The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, the authorities said Friday in announ...
Sep 12, 2025
Canada Post union set to give update on postal service bargaining saga
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Post workers is set to give an update this morning on negotiations with the Crown corporation. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it will hold a press con...
Sep 12, 2025
Alberta's Smith says she found unprecedented common ground in meeting with Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her latest meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney has inspired optimism and he is demonstrating a ``real shift'' from the previous Justin Trudeau-led Liberals.Spea...
Sep 11, 2025
PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
CALGARY - The leader of the Parti Qubcois says he sees possible areas of co-operation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith if he becomes Quebec premier next year. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became P...
Sep 11, 2025
Carney to unveil major projects list in Edmonton amid push for investment
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney will today unveil his government's list of candidates for major projects that could get fast-track approval as he pushes to spur investment and grow the economy. ...
Sep 11, 2025