Devin Dreeshen
Wildfire threat prompts Alberta to issue fire ban in northern part of province
The Alberta government has imposed a fire ban and restrictions on off-highway vehicle use in the northern half of the province. Continue reading
Senate committee passes majority of amendments for Bill C-69
A Senate energy committee has adopted a vast majority of amendments to Bill C-69, but Alberta’s premier says it’s still too early to celebrate. Continue reading
Alberta’s new agriculture minister reacts to China’s export permit suspensions which affect Red Deer pork plant
Just two days after being sworn in as Alberta’s new agriculture minister, Devin Dreeshen was faced with news that China had suspended the export permits of two Canadian pork exporters, affecting a plant in Red Deer. Continue reading
NDP candidate surprised UCP Leader Jason Kenney took ‘a shot at my age’
UCP Leader Jason Kenney is being accused of discouraging young Albertans from entering politics after a video of him referring to an NDP candidate as being 19 years old surfaced online. Continue reading
Alberta’s Jason Kenney sees advantage to new member’s history with Donald Trump
The leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party says there are benefits to a newly elected legislature member having worked on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Continue reading
UCP holds on to 2 ridings with Alberta byelection wins
Alberta’s Opposition United Conservatives have won two byelections, maintaining hold of ridings the party represented before the vote was called. Continue reading
Son of Alberta MP to seek UCP nomination in Innisfail-Sylvan Lake
The son of a central Alberta MP is entering the race for the United Conservative Party nomination in the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake constituency, hoping to replace Don MacIntyre. Continue reading