The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would move the fixed election date in the province from May to October, citing spring natural disasters as […]
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3rd phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ is underway, but is province moving too fast?
The Alberta government has launched Phase 3 of its “Alberta is Calling” campaign, which is aimed at attracting skilled workers to the province from other […]
Nenshi criticized by Alberta NDP candidates for being ‘anti-union’
Candidates vying to be the next leader of Alberta’s Opposition NDP want answers from presumed front-runner Naheed Nenshi about a five-year-old letter that they say […]
Former deputy minister Shawn McLeod recommended as Alberta’s next ethics commissioner
A former deputy minister has been selected by a legislative committee to be Alberta’s next ethics commissioner. Shawn McLeod has worked in both the private […]
Calgary councillor labels Danielle Smith’s Bill 20 social media post ‘misinformation’
A Calgary city councillor has labelled a recent social media post by Premier Danielle Smith’s “misinformation”. On May 1, Ward 8 Coun. Courtney Walcott put […]
Alberta ombudsman calls eligibility rules for developmental disabilities program unfair
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 12:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s provincial ombudsman […]
Alberta UCP faces more opposition to municipalities bill: ‘I’m really concerned’
It was a long time ago, but Jan Novotny still remembers the tanks rumbling through his hometown of Prague in 1968 when the Soviet Union […]
First glimpse of Calgary event centre renderings expected this July
Calgarians have to wait a bit longer for a peek but the design renderings for the city’s event centre should be made public this summer. […]
Edmonton mayor, Alberta government meet to talk about Sohi’s 6-page funding letter
There could soon be movement on money the City of Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, according to Edmonton’s mayor. It’s been […]
Alberta Municipalities hasn’t been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powers
The umbrella organization for Alberta’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants […]