Devin Dreeshen

• Alberta government says B.C. port strike deal ‘long overdue’

  Alberta's Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the deal was "long overdue" because the strike was impacting businesses across the province. 

  Economy

  Aug 5
  
• Commuter rail between downtowns and airports a priority, Alberta government says

  The executive director of the Edmonton downtown business association said in big cities, a direct connection between the airport and downtown is "a given."

  Politics

  Jul 11
  
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• Alberta minister calls for back-to-work legislation to end B.C. port strike

  Devin Dreeshen said he's frustrated the strike has continued since Saturday since Ottawa used legislation in 2021 to end a walkout by Port of Montreal dock workers after one day.

  Canada

  Jul 4
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• Alberta to provide $30 million for upgrades at Red Deer Regional Airport

  Planning is also underway for a new passenger terminal, which would allow for 737 aircraft passenger service.

  Canada

  Mar 15
• South Deerfoot Trail improvements to begin in spring: province

  Work to improve a busy section of Deerfoot Trail in Calgary is taking a step forward after the cancellation of a previous provincial plan.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
• UCP MLAs ‘bandwagoning’ as leadership race enters final months, says Alberta political scientist

  Endorsements may not be a good indicator of who may win the UCP leadership race, said Mount Royal University professor Duane Bratt.

  Politics

  Aug 12, 2022
• Alberta government staff have new Respectful Workplace Policy, anti-harassment training

  In 2021, a former senior Alberta government staffer alleged she was harassed and fired after raising concerns about what she saw as the sexual harassment of another employee.

  Crime

  May 31, 2022
• Premier Jason Kenney’s office counters lawsuit filed by former employee

  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office is countering a former senior staffer's accusations of sexual harassment, drinking and backbiting with allegations of its own.

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2021
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• Devin Dreeshen resigns as Alberta minister of agriculture and forestry

  Alberta MLA Devin Dreeshen resigned as minister of agriculture and forestry on Friday, citing "personal conduct with regards to alcohol."

  Politics

  Nov 5, 2021
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• Former Alberta UCP staffer alleges sexual harassment, heavy drinking in lawsuit against premier’s office

  A former UCP staff member has launched a lawsuit against the office of the premier of Alberta and it has at least one UCP MLA calling on Jason Kenney to resign. 

  Politics

  Oct 27, 2021