Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab. One proposed law, […]
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Alberta Opposition criticizes UCP for limiting debate on contentious bills
Alberta’s government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process. […]
‘Pride is exceptionally important this year,’ Alberta LGBTQ community says
Pride Month is typically celebrated in June, but this year, events in Alberta may take on a different, more serious, tone. “Pride is exceptionally important […]
Emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment: CAPP
A new report commissioned by an industry lobby group on the federal government’s proposed emissions cap stirred up strong reactions from both oil and gas […]
No charges for Lethbridge officers who surveilled Alberta MLA Shannon Phillips: watchdog letter
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 27, 2024 3:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s police watchdog […]
Little Warriors receives $5M funding boost from Alberta government
An Alberta organization that focuses on the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse has received funding from the province. In an announcement Monday, the […]
Hundreds participate in anti-UCP protests across Alberta Saturday
Hundreds of people participated in anti-United Conservative Party protests in communities across Alberta on Saturday, sharing their dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. The Enough is […]
Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta’s Bill 20 still gives province unchecked power
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 24, 2024 2:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The organization representing […]
Does Alberta have a wildland firefighter ‘retention problem?’
The wildland firefighters’ union says Alberta has an under-staffed and under-trained wildfire force due to a recruitment and retention problem. The Alberta Union of Provincial […]
Alberta government reins in bill that would give it authority over municipalities
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 23, 2024 8:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta government is clawing […]