Alberta politics
Calgary theatre’s final curtain call looming due to change in provincial funding
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Lunchbox Theatre said it’s financially in trouble after the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) adjusted its grant installments for 2019 while it awaits the provincial budget. Continue reading
Education minister appoints panel to review new Alberta curriculum
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
The panel will be chaired by former Edmonton Public School Board Superintendent Angus McBeath, and include members from post secondary institutions and career development organizations. Continue reading
Portion of Highway 15 twinning to be finished by end of summer: Alberta government
Twinning of a portion of a major highway in and out of Fort Saskatchewan will be done by the end of the summer, the Alberta government announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Trans Mountain restarting pipeline construction ‘not reason to celebrate’: Jason Kenney
Alberta’s premier says Trans Mountain announcing it will resume construction on its pipeline expansion project is a step forward, but not a reason to celebrate. Continue reading
Trans Mountain to resume construction on pipeline expansion
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The company expects to have close to 4,200 workers on the job in various communities by year’s end. Continue reading
Alberta to continue oil production curtailment until 2020 as pipeline delays persist
The province says that without production limits, there would be 150,000 more barrels produced daily than could be exported. Continue reading
Jason Kenney says Francois Legault has shaky grasp of history when it comes to equalization
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shot back at his Quebec counterpart Monday, saying Francois Legault does not understand the history of equalization. Continue reading
Alberta government announcing consumption site review committee
The Alberta government is expected to provide more details on Monday about its plans to review supervised consumption sites. Continue reading
Alberta government cancels partnership with teachers’ association
The Alberta government has cancelled a partnership with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) on provincial curriculum development. Continue reading
Possible end to birth control program for wild horses could trigger cull in Alberta
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Wild horses are an iconic part of the eastern slopes of Alberta. But the future of the horses is in question, with some fearing a project to help keep the horses from being killed, could be scrapped. Continue reading