Husky Energy lays off undetermined amount of employees
Husky officials confirmed on Tuesday the energy company let go an undetermined amount of workers. Continue reading
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Thousands rally with Greta Thunberg at Alberta legislature for climate strike amid counter-rally
Sixteen-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg joined Climate Justice Edmonton in a march from a downtown park to the Alberta legislature for a rally. Continue reading
Alberta oil and gas advocates plan counter-rally amid Greta Thunberg’s visit to Edmonton
United We Roll is rallying support for people “to come out in unity to show Greta we do not need her yelling at us.” Continue reading
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strike
Thunberg is currently touring North America and took to social media on the weekend to say she will be visiting Alberta in the coming days. Continue reading
Word on the Street: How the energy industry and climate change are affecting Calgary voters
By Dallas Flexhaug Anchor
‘Global News Morning Calgary’ took to the streets to find out what Calgarians think about the energy industry and climate change in the context of the 2019 federal election. Continue reading
UCP won’t seek meeting with Greta Thunberg during her Alberta visit
Environment Minister Jason Nixon said while he won’t meet with Thunberg, he hopes the Swedish girl takes time to learn about the province’s oil and gas industry. Continue reading
Albertans feeling ignored in election campaign amid ‘jobless’ recovery
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
‘You see all the election coverage, and they talk about the pipeline but they don’t necessarily talk about Alberta. It’s not just statistics and data — it’s humans.’ Continue reading
Drayton Valley eyes upcoming election, hoping result will bring boom, not more bust
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
Oil and gas workers in Alberta are watching the federal election closely and say they might have to move if the results don’t go their way. Continue reading
Alberta government says its energy war room will launch soon under ‘Canadian Energy Centre’ name
The $30-million centre is part of what Premier Jason Kenney has termed a “fight-back” strategy against those he says are unfairly denigrating the industry. Continue reading
Premier Kenney on budget cuts, user fees and being Albertan
Ahead of what’s anticipated to be a tough budget, Global News’ Jennifer Crosby sat down with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for an exclusive interview on belt-tightening, climate action and the upcoming fall session. Continue reading