Decision Alberta
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
47 new MLAs learn ropes of Alberta legislature on orientation day
Most new members are with the United Conservatives, who won a majority government in the April 16 election. Continue reading
Alberta government halts construction work on superlab site in Edmonton
During the election campaign, Premier-designate Jason Kenney vowed the medical superlab approved by the NDP would be scrapped if the United Conservatives were voted in. Continue reading
Premier-designate Jason Kenney names senior staff
Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney has announced five members of his senior staff. Continue reading
Elections Alberta releases unofficial results; voter turnout comes in at 71%
Unofficial results of Tuesday’s provincial election were released Friday afternoon and show the United Conservative Party with 63 seats and Alberta’s NDP with 24 seats. Continue reading
Alberta NDP candidate in Edmonton-South West concedes, giving UCP 1st seat in city
The NDP candidate for Edmonton-South West conceded Friday, meaning the UCP will likely have at least one MLA from Edmonton in the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
Bob Layton: A word to the wise for Jason Kenney
Just because you now have the power, it may not be wise to charge ahead. Continue reading
Librarians archiving Alberta’s scientific reports before change in government
An Alberta librarian has been archiving much of the provincial government’s online content — including studies on health and climate change policy — to prepare for a change in government. Continue reading
Transfer of power in Alberta begins following Alberta election
Outgoing premier Rachel Notley and incoming premier Jason Kenney are beginning the transfer of power following the Alberta election. Continue reading