Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Pronghorns' Safe Ride program returns for 2024 as 'Luxie Lifts'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns are bringing back their safe ride program, now with a new name.The program, now called Luxie Lifts, returns after an absence in 2023 due to cha...
Oct 31, 2024
Lethbridge Police charge man in relation to assault at bar
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a man with aggravated assault in connection to an incident at a bar.On October 26, 2024, police responded to a report that a 19-year-old male had been k...
Oct 31, 2024
Alberta taking steps toward better protecting children in child care
The provincial government is proposing changes to the Early Learning and Child Care Amendment Act, 2024, designed to help ensure child safety by strengthening its ability to hold non-compliant provide...
Oct 30, 2024
Alberta government proposes larger fines for selling uninspected meat
Through the Meat Inspection Amendment Act, the Government of Alberta is proposing increased fines for selling uninspected meat in response to increasing counts of the offence in the province. Selling ...
Oct 30, 2024
B.C. judge halts the medically assisted death of Alberta woman
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge has granted an injunction stopping a woman's medically assisted death, the day before it was scheduled to take place in Vancouver. The injunction granted on Saturd...
Oct 30, 2024
Ottawa fires back at Alberta's application for judicial review of carbon price
The federal government says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's application for a judicial review of Ottawa's carbon levy is nothing more than political posturing.Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault a...
Oct 30, 2024
Liberals look to move past leadership drama with eye on next campaign
OTTAWA - The Liberal caucus is looking ahead to the party's plan for the next election after an unsuccessful attempt by some MPs to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Longtime Liberal operative Andre...
Oct 30, 2024
Construction for Fritz Sick pool upgrades begins November 1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - New updates are coming to the Fritz Sick Pool in Lethbridge.The City says the new updates will provide a safer and more comfortable visitor experience for users.They include:Barrier-f...
Oct 30, 2024
Alberta RCMP ask drivers to be cautious of "goblins, monsters & superheroes" in the street
Halloween night is fast approaching and Alberta RCMP has provided a list of safety tips for "all the ghouls and ghosts."A list of safety tips for both adults and youth was put together by RCMP; "wheth...
Oct 30, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a potential budget deficit next year is not off the table.Her government's 2024 budget initially projected a surplus of $367 million when it was tabled in February....
Oct 29, 2024