Decision Alberta
Recount confirms United Conservatives won in tight Calgary-Falconridge race
A recount confirmed UCP candidate Devinder Toor won in Calgary-Falconridge, but by fewer votes than previously counted. Continue reading
Judge overseeing recount in tight race for Calgary-Falconridge
Ballots from a tight race in Calgary-Falconridge from last month’s Alberta election are being recounted by hand in a Calgary courtroom. Continue reading
Notley request for special prosecutor denied for UCP leadership investigations
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
According to the deputy attorney general, investigations are already independent of government, and appointing a special prosecutor is at the discretion of police. Continue reading
Hundreds gather at Alberta Federation of Labour convention in Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Labour groups are worried about jobs and wages under a new UCP government. Continue reading
Alberta NDP calls for special prosecutor to oversee RCMP investigation of UCP leadership race
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Notley”s request comes as RCMP investigate alleged voter fraud involving Calgary-East UCP MLA-Elect Peter Singh. Continue reading
Jason Kenney sworn in as Alberta’s 18th premier
It’s official. Jason Kenney has been sworn in as Alberta’s 18th premier. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canadians keep rejecting electoral reform. Maybe we should take heed.
Rob Breakenridge wonders how many more electoral reform setbacks we need to show that Canadians don’t want to change the way we elect governments. Continue reading
Alberta breaks record for most votes cast in provincial election
Election Alberta’s final 2019 provincial election numbers have been released and it shows a record number of Albertans came to the polls. Continue reading
Oil and gas sector hopeful Alberta and Ottawa can restore investor certainty
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
During the Alberta election campaign, Jason Kenney pledged to slash the corporate tax rate and reduce red tape to speed up project approvals, while taking a more aggressive approach with Ottawa. Continue reading
Pretty good week? Alberta MLA-elect wins seat and $100K in lottery
Last Tuesday evening, Janis Irwin found out she had won the Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood seat for the NDP. That Thursday, she found out she had won $100,000. Continue reading