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
Alberta Legislature
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
Candlelight vigil held in Edmonton following Sri Lanka bombings: ‘We are here for you’
A candlelight vigil was held at the Alberta legislature grounds Monday night to honour those who lost their lives in a series of bombing in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Continue reading
Premier-designate Jason Kenney names senior staff
Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney has announced five members of his senior staff. 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
‘Albertans will be disappointed’ with two-party legislature: pollster
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta has elected only two parties in the legislature for the first time since 1993. Continue reading
Environmental charities may benefit from Jason Kenney’s vow to fight them as Alberta’s premier
Alberta’s incoming premier plans to take on environmental charities that he says are blocking exports of the province’s oil, but those groups may be saying “bring it on.” Continue reading
Alberta election hot take: Who could make up Jason Kenney’s UCP cabinet?
Albertans have selected the United Conservative Party to form the province’s new government, so who will Jason Kenney pick to become cabinet ministers? Continue reading
Alberta election 2019: unofficial results of ridings that remain undeclared on election night
Jason Kenney and his United Conservative Party won a majority government in Tuesday’s Alberta election, but some ridings remain undeclared. Continue reading