Alberta Government
Green Party of Alberta leadership hopefuls grapple with thorny oilsands issue
Kermit the Frog sang “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green,” and candidates running to be leader of the Green Party of Alberta might relate. Continue reading
Former anti-NDP businessman now standing side-by-side with Alberta government
An Edmonton businessman who publicly opposed an NDP government prior to the 2015 election, now stands side-by-side with the Alberta government. Continue reading
Alberta does not support federal proposal to ban strychnine against gophers
The Alberta government is telling Ottawa it does not support a federal proposal to ban the use of liquid strychnine poison for killing prairie gophers. Continue reading
Alberta government announces rep in Silicon Valley to help high-tech companies
The services can be accessed for free by Alberta companies and the project will also work to bring Silicon Valley investment money to the province. Continue reading
‘Absolute and complete rubbish:’ Alberta to release rehabbed bear cubs this fall
The new policy allows wildlife staff to work with private facilities on the rehabilitation of cubs that are less than a year old. It recommends cubs be released back into the wild by Oct. 15. Continue reading
Confusion in India over who Jason Kenney is speaking for: Alberta trade minister
The Alberta government says it will be doing “damage control” after Opposition leader Jason Kenney’s visit to India. Continue reading
Feds a few days, not months, away from announcing Trans Mountain plan: Sohi
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi said Friday that a path forward on the Trans Mountain pipeline will be announced in the next few days. Parliament resumes sitting Monday. Continue reading
Parents suing Alberta education officials say son locked naked in seclusion room
A mother and father hope policies around seclusion rooms will change and they’ve launched a lawsuit against the Alberta government and a school district over the treatment of their son. Continue reading
Alberta projects deficit drop of $1B in first quarter budget update
Alberta’s finance minister says the province is on track to reduce its deficit by $1 billion this year. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor questions province on disparity in refugee health services
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton finds itself at a disadvantage to Calgary when it comes to settling Syrian refugees in our city. Calgary has a refugee health centre paid for by AHS. Edmonton doesn’t. Continue reading
