Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
New standardized tests for Kindergarten students 'not helpful,' says professor
Alberta Education's new assessments for young learners are being criticized.Dr. Richelle Marynowski, a professor at the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education, has completed a review of the u...
Jan 08, 2025
'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB
EDMONTON - The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America. Bill Fla...
Jan 08, 2025
Taber ends use of photo radar
Drivers in Taber will only get speeding tickets if they are pulled over by an officer.The Town of Taber has ended its photo radar program as of the New Year.It says Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE)...
Jan 07, 2025
Alberta forming working group with Enbridge to increase oil production
The Government of Alberta has signed a letter of intent with Enbridge, which will form a working group with the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission (APMC). The group is expected evaluate future egr...
Jan 06, 2025
Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich. Barber and Lich are co-accused of mischief, intimida...
Jan 06, 2025
Trudeau 'irresponsible and selfish' in resignation, says Alberta premier
Danielle Smith has weighed in on the upcoming resignation of Canada's prime minister. The premier of Alberta posted a statement on her social media, saying Justin Trudeau's announcement that he would ...
Jan 06, 2025
Hurricanes drop two of three against Oil Kings in weekend series
The Lethbridge Hurricanes lost two of three games over the weekend in their series against the Edmonton Oil Kings.January 3, 2025The first game of the weekend was on Friday, January 3 at the VisitLeth...
Jan 06, 2025
In his words: Justin Trudeau on his resignation as Liberal leader
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he plans to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister once the party has chosen his replacement. He's asked the Liberal party presiden...
Jan 06, 2025
Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race
Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.He is speaking to reporters outside his residence in Ottawa this morning.He also...
Jan 06, 2025
The Latest: Justin Trudeau to address media after calls for his resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing media this morning from his residence in Ottawa as a growing number of his MPs call for his resignation. This is his first planned news conference ...
Jan 06, 2025