Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest a First Nation chief outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 202...
Dec 19, 2024
Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta
The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta.The business advocacy group says its "Stay with B.C." campaign...
Dec 19, 2024
Rob Miyashiro projected to win Lethbridge-West by-election
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It appears the provincial riding of Lethbridge-West will stay with the Alberta NDP. Elections Alberta has released the unofficial results for the by-election on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 20...
Dec 19, 2024
Lethbridge man to be appointed to Order of Canada
A man who has helped thousands of people to overcome traumatic events is being recognized for his efforts.The Office of the Governor General of Canada announced 88 new appointments to the Order of Can...
Dec 18, 2024
Postal employees head back to work as union challenges strike intervention
MONTREAL - Canada Post trucks, conveyors and mail carriers are moving again after a month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers left letters and parcels in limbo. The Canada Industrial Relati...
Dec 17, 2024
Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton linked to company cited in death of U.K. boxer
EDMONTON - A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about an Alberta fighter's death is linked to a company earlier cited for safety concerns after a novice boxer died in the United K...
Dec 17, 2024
Alberta housing starts on the rise
Alberta housing construction is ending 2024 on a positive note.The province led Canada in housing starts per capita from January to November; and saw a 35 per cent increase compared to 2023, according...
Dec 16, 2024
Lethbridge Police investigating threat at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a report of a threat at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute.LCI staff contacted police after finding a threat written on school property. Police say th...
Dec 16, 2024
University of Lethbridge to host second International Women's Day Leadership Conference in 2025
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge will host the International Women's Day Leadership Conference again in 2025.The school says the 2024 conference was a success, so they will bring back the...
Dec 16, 2024
Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says
While mail is set to begin moving again on Tuesday as Canada Post employees return to work, key "structural issues" at the centre of the month-long strike remain outstanding heading into the next phas...
Dec 16, 2024