Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Notley promises to transform Alberta into clean energy powerhouse
EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says if elected in 2023, her NDP will work to make the province a powerhouse in renewable energy.Notley says that includes moving Alberta's electrici...
Jun 07, 2021
Kenney, Dr. Hinshaw to discuss Alberta's reopening plan
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update this afternoon the province's efforts to contain COVID-19 and fully reopen by mid-summer. A ne...
May 27, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear challenge of 2015 Alberta election call
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear a challenge of the former Alberta government's decision to call an election in 2015. A general election was held in Alberta in 2012 and based on the pro...
May 27, 2021
Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is distancing himself from a decision to expel two members from his United Conservative caucus.But he says the decision affirms confidence of the caucus in his ...
May 14, 2021
MLA Drew Barnes out of UCP Caucus
Medicine Hat, AB--Cypress Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes has been kicked out of the United Conservative Caucus along with Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen.Loewen called for Kenney's resignation in a...
May 13, 2021
Alberta justice minister sorry for saying feds, others rooting for COVID disaster
EDMONTON - Alberta's justice minister says he was wrong to accuse Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, Alberta's Opposition N-D-P, and the media of rooting for COVID-19 to buckle his province's...
May 12, 2021
Opposition, Ottawa, media looking for COVID disaster: Alberta justice minister
EDMONTON - Alberta's justice minister says a COVID-19 disaster is what the provincial Opposition, the federal government and the media "were looking for and want" in the province.Kaycee Madu, in Faceb...
May 10, 2021
Kenney to field questions on new COVID rules, looming hospital crisis
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and key members of his United Conservative cabinet are to provide more details and answer questions this morning on new COVID-19 health restrictions.A news conf...
May 05, 2021
Federal Court of Appeal upholds Alberta right to turn-off-the-taps legislation
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Alberta has the right to control the amount and destination of oil and other fuels flowing through its pipelines.The decision is a victory for the p...
Apr 27, 2021
Alberta strikes advisory group aimed at supporting working parents
The provincial government is bringing together a new advisory group to help inform a long-term plan for Alberta to support parents who are working or getting back to work.The Supporting Alberta Workin...
Apr 23, 2021