Devin Dreeshen

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Province and feds provide combined $340M for ranchers after drought-laden summer

  After an extremely dry summer, the government of Alberta is offering a support program that will allow ranchers to apply for $200 per head in funding.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2021
• Alberta’s agri-food industry has potential to kick-start economy post pandemic: report

  A report released last week by The School of Public Policy referred to Alberta’s agri-food industry as a "gentle giant that’s about to awaken."

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2021
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• More firefighters leave Alberta for Ontario on Sunday to help battle wildfires

  Alberta's minister of agriculture and forestry says more firefighters are heading to Ontario on Sunday to help battle wildfires in parts of that province.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2021
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• Alberta must retract Forest Act before it becomes law: Treaty 8 grand chief

  The Alberta government must pull back its new Forest Act before it becomes law next month, says the grand chief of the province's northern First Nations.

  Environment

  Apr 9, 2021