Just days after the Alberta government announced it would allow political parties at the municipal level in Edmonton and Calgary, one has already been formed, […]
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Federal minister Randy Boissonnault defends business ties to lobbyist
A lobbyist with business ties to federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault met with high-level political staff in six federal departments, including one where Boissonnault was […]
Alberta Municipalities say proposed provincial Bill 20 will create a chill effect
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 29, 2024 6:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The organization representing […]
Questions raised surrounding Alberta’s Bill 20: ‘Unprecedented intervention’
Proposed legislation would give provincial cabinet more powers over cities and towns across Alberta. Following the announcement of Bill 20 on Thursday, political scientists and […]
Bill would give Alberta power to fire municipal councillors, nix bylaws, allow political parties
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 25, 2024 5:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta government […]
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi expected to be focus of first Alberta NDP leadership debate
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi is expected to be the centre of attention as the first debate […]
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends choice of ‘contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19‘s impact on hospitals now lead a review of […]
Report suggests little progress made in 1st year of Alberta’s emissions reduction plan
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 19, 2024 3:07 pm Updated April 19, 2024 3:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Alberta makes driver’s licence exchange program for Ukrainian refugees permanent
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta government says it is making an initiative that allows for the exchange of driver’s licences […]
Alberta proposes legislation giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2024 5:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta is proposing a […]