Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget
Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget.Chief government whip Shane Getson said Friday ...
Mar 07, 2025
Premier Smith 'inclined' to keep Alberta's sanctions in place as U.S. tariffs shift
Premier Danielle Smith says she's inclined to keep Alberta's trade sanctions on the United States amid shifting pronouncements from U.S. President Donald Trump.Smith says she wants to get feedback fro...
Mar 07, 2025
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta say they have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services. They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allega...
Mar 06, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith makes rounds on U.S. TV news shows to defend new booze rules
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is making the rounds on U.S. television networks, saying Canada has to look out for itself in the tariff war.Alberta and other provinces have announced they will stop bu...
Mar 06, 2025
Alberta announces new border security measures
The Government of Alberta has announced new investments aimed at tightening up security at the Alberta-Montana border.It is committing $15 million over two years to create three new vehicle inspection...
Mar 05, 2025
Medicine Hat Police charge man with kidnapping and sexual assault
A 39-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and sexual assault after a woman was allegedly held against her will in the early morning hours of March 2 in Medicine Hat. According to police, a wo...
Mar 04, 2025
US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US
US President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors. Starting just past midnight Tuesday, imports from...
Mar 04, 2025
Alberta to announce third-party reviewer to probe health contracts next week; Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an external reviewer is to be announced next week, as her government continues to face questions surrounding allegations of corruption in health-care contracts.The ...
Feb 28, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promoting budget's income tax cut
A day after her government released its budget, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hit the road to sell its perks.Alberta is projecting a $5.2-billion deficit, but is offering income tax cuts that wil...
Feb 28, 2025
Lethbridge man named KIJHL division's top goaltender
He is the second player from Lethbridge to be recognized this week by the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).The league announced its Doug Birks Division Awards, with Top Goaltender g...
Feb 27, 2025