Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Party leaders in Western Canada today as federal election campaign continues
OTTAWA - The top three federal party leaders will all be in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m. before he makes ...
Apr 08, 2025
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point
Steep American duties on Canadian softwood lumber were expected to be a focal point as British Columbia Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney, who was on a campaign swing in Vi...
Apr 07, 2025
Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conserva...
Apr 07, 2025
Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, resource project approvals in B.C.
OTTAWA - The Liberal and Conservative leaders are both in British Columbia today, where the Liberals are promising measures targeting seniors and Tories are pledging more efficient approvals for resou...
Apr 07, 2025
Federal leaders enter week 3 of the election campaign
OTTAWA - With just three weeks to go until election day, Canada's federal party leaders are back on the road today. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to make an announcement in Toronto today follow...
Apr 07, 2025
Top leaders finish second week of election campaign
Federal party leaders are prepared to finish the second week of the federal election campaign with events in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is scheduled to make an announce...
Apr 06, 2025
Premier Smith expects key industries to escape fresh U.S. tariffs, Democrats move to block levies
Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, but she thinks ...
Apr 01, 2025
Here's how Canadians can vote ahead of and on election day
The 45th federal election is just around the corner in Canada and those hoping to vote will need to cross a few things off the list.Canadians who are at least 18-years-old are eligible to vote on elec...
Apr 01, 2025
Brocket man charged with drug trafficking
The RCMP has charged one person in southern Alberta with drug trafficking-related offences.The Piikani Nation RCMP searched a home on 20 Street in Brocket on Monday, March 31, 2025, and claim to have ...
Apr 01, 2025
Funding announced for new urgent care centre in Lethbridge
Residents of Lethbridge are being told there will be new investments in urgent healthcare. A total of $15 million will be spent to support plans for eight new urgent care centres in Alberta, including...
Mar 28, 2025