Markham began his journalism career writing columns in the mid-1980s for Western People Magazine, then reported for a small Saskatchewan daily. He has spent most of his career in media and communications, likes to dabble in politics, was actively involved in economic development for many years, thinks that what goes on in the community is just as important as what happens provincially and nationally, and has a soft spot for small business (big business, not so much). Markham is a bit of a contrarian and usually has a unique take on the events of the day.
Only 5-12 barrels of oil released onto ground near Merritt, BC from Trans Mountain pipeline Pipelines leak. Rail cars carrying crude oil derail. Tanker trucks overturn on highways. A hundred per cent guarantee against crude oil spills is impossible and British Columbians need to accept that fact. The miracle is that the means of transporting [...]
Police say high speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in Stoney Trail collision Update: In a previous version of this story Beacon News reported that the driver had succumbed to his injuries. That is not the case and we apologize for our error. A 21-year old man is dead after a high-speed collision [...]
Sarah Lamoureux body found 16 kms away The body of Sarah Lamoureux, a Grande Prairie woman swept into the Smoky River Friday evening while cleaning an ATV, was found Saturday by RCMP searchers. Around 8:45 p.m. the 32-year old woman was washing a quad with a 26-year old man, also from Grande Prairie, when it was [...]
Mike Duffy and other senators do little or no reporting of expenses By Gregory Thomas Senator Mike Duffy certainly isn’t the first Ottawa politician to get some unwanted scrutiny from RCMP investigators. But unless politicians of all political stripes get serious about accountability soon, it’s certain that Duffy won’t be the last either. It’s [...]
Connie Jakab production ‘Invisible” raises awareness of women’s social issues Artistic director Connie Jakab says movement is a powerful way to communicate. She hopes her Calgary dance production ‘Invisible” will raise at least $5,000 for Hope House, a safe haven for pregnant homeless girls. ‘Invisible’ is a dance and film show telling the stories of real [...]
Alberta Health Services staff will post photos and comments to Twitter Have you ever wondered what it’s like being an Alberta Health services paramedic – attending emergencies, saving lives, helping people during their hour of greatest need? For 12 hours on Thursday you can find out by following an Alberta Health Services crew as it provides [...]
Experts say Doug Ford drug story well researched, Globe trusted with sources An investigative story by the Globe and Mail that describes the Ford family as kingpins in their Toronto neighbourhood drug trade 30 years ago is being criticized for relying almost exclusively on anonymous sources. The Globe story ran Saturday and describes Doug Ford, 48, Toronto [...]
Best evidence against Rob Ford is video of Rob Ford Poor Rob Ford. The Toronto mayor can’t get no respect, not in Canada and not in the United States after comedian Jon Stewart eviscerated him on Tuesday’s The Daily Show. I have to admit, it never gets old watching Ford walk into the lens of [...]
Parliament of Canada – time for online reporting of expenses? If the recent Senate expense scandals have taught Canadians anything, it’s that Parliament of Canada officials will take advantage of the rules to pad their pockets if they can. Senator Mike Duffy has become the poster boy for Parliament of Canada abuse of expense guidelines but [...]
Youth charged with numerous offences by Alberta RCMP A 15-year old girl from Red Deer has been charged after the Alberta RCMP caught her driving at 187 km/h on Highway 2 Monday morning. Around 8:55 a.m. Airdrie police received reports of a black Nissan Altima traveling southbound on Highway 2 at high speed. Officers of [...]
