Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1
Mar 18, 2025 TELUS Storyhive Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition

Alberta government increases support for foster and kinship caregivers
The Alberta government is increasing financial support for foster and kinship caregivers to ease cost-of-living pressures and provide stability for children and youth in care.As part of Budget 2025, i...
Mar 17, 2025

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that he will repeal the entire carbon price law if elected, including on businesses and the industrial charge. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney ...
Mar 17, 2025

Prime Minister Carney kicks off international trip in France
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises. Making opening remarks in Paris before a meeting with ...
Mar 17, 2025

Measles outbreak identified in northern Alberta
The Government of Alberta is alerting the public of a measles outbreak in the northern part of the province in an effort to halt further spread of the disease.As of March 13, health officials have con...
Mar 15, 2025

Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet. Here are five things to know about the new prime minister's plans and ...
Mar 14, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price
The Liberal government is immediately ending the consumer carbon price and made the change official during Prime Minister Mark Carney's first cabinet meeting this afternoon.Carney says people who have...
Mar 14, 2025

2025 Home, Garden & Leisure Show kicks off in Lethbridge
The Southern Alberta Home, Garden & Leisure Show is on at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre, offering visitors a diverse showcase of home improvement, gardening, and lifestyle trends.Running from...
Mar 14, 2025

Carney leads 'the same Liberal government,' says Lethbridge MP
Canada has a new prime minister, but the MP for Lethbridge reminds the public that Mark Carney has never been elected by Canadians.Carney, the former Governor of the Banks of Canada and England, won t...
Mar 14, 2025

Bow Island emergency department closed for one week, then reduced hours
Residents of Bow Island will need to look elsewhere for emergency healthcare for the time being.Alberta Health Services says the emergency department (ED) at the town's health centre closed on Friday,...
Mar 14, 2025