Alberta NDP files ethics complaint against Premier Jason Kenney over fundraising
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The NDP alleges Kenney used the Premier’s office to solicit donations to cover $340,000 in UCP campaign debt. Continue reading
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Alberta UCP changing legislature rules to allow MLAs to abstain from voting, ban desk-thumping
House leader Jason Nixon says the change is part of a package of amended rules to be introduced and voted on by legislature members next week. Continue reading
Court to rule Friday if B.C. can limit bitumen in key case for Trans Mountain pipeline
The decision is expected to be crucial for the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and Alberta’s efforts to get oilsands crude to overseas markets. Continue reading
Kenney, Notley swap misconduct allegations in Alberta legislature
The first question period at the Alberta legislature under a new government got dirty in a hurry Thursday as Premier Jason Kenney and Opposition Leader Rachel Notley swapped accusations of criminal behaviour, sexual misconduct and harbouring rule-breakers. Continue reading
Edmonton mayor describes meeting with Premier Kenney before throne speech as ‘positive’
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Don Iveson described his pre-Throne Speech get together with Premier Jason Kenney as an “overall positive meeting.” However has questions about LRT funding. Continue reading
IN PHOTOS: Premier Kenney takes aerial tour of High Level wildfire
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Premier Jason Kenney went on an aerial tour of the area and visited the emergency operations centre in High Level. Continue reading
Alberta throne speech followed by bill to repeal provincial carbon tax
Kenney has promised what he calls a spring of renewal to repeal the provincial carbon tax brought in by the former NDP government and to pass new rules to help businesses and entrepreneurs flourish. Continue reading
Albertans will pay either provincial or federal carbon tax. Which will hurt less?
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has pledged to remove the province’s carbon tax by May 30. Once that happens, the federal backstop is expected to take its place. We look at which tax is easier on the average Albertan’s pocketbook. Continue reading
UCP members sworn in at Alberta legislature ahead of spring session
The 63 members of the United Conservative caucus, including Premier Jason Kenney, were sworn in at the legislature on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
High Level wildfire grows to nearly 80,000 hectares
The out-of-control wildfire that forced the evacuation of High Level, Alta., on Monday is currently listed as a Level 6, the most severe, given how active it is. Continue reading