Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman

Police seize weapons, drugs in downtown enforcement project
Lethbridge Police have seized multiple weapons and drugs as part of a downtown enforcement project.During a day-long project on November 6, 2024, members of the Downtown Policing Unit, Crime Suppressi...
Nov 07, 2024

Hurricanes come back to beat Tigers in high-scoring 7-6 matchup
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a flurry of goals Wednesday night at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena, as the Lethbridge Hurricanes took on their rival Medicine Hat Tigers.The matchup saw the return of a familia...
Nov 07, 2024

Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets
OTTAWA - Canada's environment commissioner says the country is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement. Ottawa has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to b...
Nov 07, 2024

Applications open for restorative justice program funding
The Government of Alberta has opened applications for a $720,000 investment into restorative justice programs through the Alberta Restorative Justice Grants.Non-profit organizations and municipalities...
Nov 06, 2024

Premier and minister of transportation comment on B.C. port work stoppage
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen have issued a joint statement regarding the West Coast ports work stoppage.The BC Maritime Employers...
Nov 06, 2024

Premier Smith travelling to United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta energy and sustainability
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also at...
Nov 06, 2024

Alberta adding two electoral districts
EDMONTON - Alberta's surging population has the provincial government planning to add more seats to the legislature. Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that calls for the creation of ...
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Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former...
Nov 06, 2024

Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. Trump staged a major political comeback, securing the necessar...
Nov 06, 2024

Alberta announces funding to keep province rat-free
A new campaign is reminding Albertans to do their part to help keep Alberta rat-free.For more than 70 years, Alberta has proudly been rat-free, meaning the province prevents the pest from establishing...
Nov 05, 2024