Alberta Politics
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Alberta could soon change legislation on municipal political partiesThe Premier says Albertans deserve more clarity about who and what people are voting for. Currently, party affiliation is not allowed under the Local Authorities Election Act.PoliticsMar 15
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Alberta government releases map showing what areas are off-limits for renewable power projectsAlberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development.EconomyMar 15
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Alberta government introducing ankle-monitoring program for high-risk offendersCurrently, electronic monitoring in Alberta is typically managed by private companies. The new program would be monitored 24/7 by a unit within Alberta Correctional Services.PoliticsMar 14
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Alberta’s premier points to ‘increasing international evidence’ against puberty blockers to support policyPremier Danielle Smith is doubling down on her government's proposal to ban puberty blockers for youth, referencing a recent decision made by England's National Health Service.HealthMar 14
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Unions caught off guard by Alberta’s move to create independent police forceThe Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says it was surprised by a bill the United Conservative government introduced Wednesday to create an independent police force.CrimeMar 14
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Report from Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environmentAlberta's utilities regulator has released a report saying the province's booming renewables industry poses little threat to its agriculture or the environment.EconomyMar 14
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Trudeau defends environment minister in face of Smith’s calls to remove himSmith said she told Trudeau she believes Alberta's relationship with Ottawa could be "greatly improved" if he removed Guilbeault from his ministerial post.EnvironmentMar 13
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Alberta government proposes new ‘police-like’ agency, will operate independentlyThe province said the agency will be independent from the government, like all of Alberta's police services.CanadaMar 13
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Alberta introduces legislation to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workersThe funds for the Alberta is Calling Attraction Bonus are aimed at bringing skilled tradespeople from elsewhere in Canada.PoliticsMar 12
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Alberta government announces it is updating electricity market rulesAlberta's government is updating its electricity market rules with new temporary measures it says will help lower consumers' utility bills.ConsumerMar 12
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