Alberta legislature will be made up of just 2 parties: what does that mean?
After the April 16 provincial election, the Alberta legislature will have just two parties represented: United Conservatives and New Democrats. Continue reading
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Alberta election promised titanic clash, delivered name calling, bozo eruptions
Instead of a clash of ideas and ideologies, the Alberta election campaign has been filled with attacks and bozo eruptions. Continue reading
Alberta Election Fact Check: Could Alberta end or change equalization?
Ahead of the Alberta election, some party leaders are vowing to push Ottawa to revise or end equalization. How much sway could a province have? And, is a constitutional referendum the way to go? Continue reading
‘I would have died without STARS’: Heart attack patient thankful for fleet’s new helicopter
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
On Saturday, the Alberta government announced its commitment to provide $13 million in funding for a new STARS helicopter. Continue reading
Alberta creating provincial unit to fight hate crimes and extremism
The Alberta government is putting together a team of police and law enforcement officials, including Crown prosecutors, to specifically fight hate crimes and extremism. Continue reading
Hawrelak Park plaza construction set after $1M grant from province
Using funds from the community facility enhancement program, the province has committed a $1-million grant to build a new plaza in Hawrelak Park. Continue reading
Government funding confirmed for 2 Edmonton LRT expansions
The city can also now procure contractors for the Valley Line extension to Lewis Farms in west Edmonton and the Metro Line extension into Blatchford. Continue reading
More schools, mental health supports top priorities for Edmonton Public
The biggest need, trustees said, is for a high school in southeast Edmonton. Continue reading
Green Party accuses Alberta government of misleading Canadians in Trans Mountain campaign
Green Party leader Elizabeth May is calling out the Alberta government for what she calls is misleading messaging in the province’s “Keep Canada Working” advertising campaign. Continue reading
Alberta budget deficit almost $2B lower than originally forecast: finance minister
The budget had originally forecast a deficit of $8.8 billion, but the finance minister says a lower dollar and higher than expected bitumen royalties have helped. Continue reading