Anti-smoking groups call on Alberta premier for details on tobacco lobbyists
An anti-smoking coalition is accusing the Alberta government of holding private meetings with tobacco industry lobbyists. Continue reading
Premier Rachel Notley
Alberta NDP closing approval gap with UCP: Mainstreet poll
Rachel Notley has taken a strong stance in her fight to see the contentious pipeline built, despite multi-faceted opposition from B.C. Premier John Horgan as well as many other challengers of the project. Continue reading
Bob Layton: Pipeline or snipe-line?
Would it make any difference if Alberta bought the TMX? Continue reading
Premier Scott Moe says Sask. also considering cutting B.C. off from gas over pipeline delay
By David Baxter Reporter
Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is considering following Alberta in potentially shutting off oil and gas shipments to British Columbia over Trans Mountain pipeline delays. Continue reading
Pipelines, economic diversification and a path to balanced budgets among Alberta throne speech highlights
By John Himpe Reporter
The energy sector will be the focal point for much of the upcoming session of the Alberta Legislature. Continue reading
Alberta expands cancer compensation aid and benefits for firefighters
Alberta is expanding benefits for firefighters facing heightened cancer risks on the job. Continue reading
Alberta premier’s special assistant to pay back erroneous hotel expense claims
By John Himpe Reporter
The woman who is arguably the right hand to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is having to pay back the province after some of her hotel expenses for the 2017 Calgary Stampede were found to be claimed in error. Continue reading
PSAC tells Trudeau and Notley to stand up for the oil industry
“There is still this overarching lack of support for the oil industry, which has essentially made Canada what it is today,” Mark Salkeld said on Tuesday. Continue reading
For 1st time, Alberta names government building after Indigenous woman
A provincial building in Edmonton’s west end has a new name that pays tribute to long-time human rights advocate Muriel Stanley Venne. Continue reading
Sandra Jansen added to NDP cabinet as Premier Notley announces shuffle
Former Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Sandra Jansen has become the new minister in charge of infrastructure in Premier Rachel Notley’s NDP cabinet. Continue reading
