Shannon Phillips
Alberta government contract to result in three new solar power plants; construction to begin in 2020
Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips says the contract to supply about 55 per cent of the government’s annual power consumption will shave $3.9 million per year from the current expiring contracts. Continue reading
University of Lethbridge receives keys to new science and academic building
The university says the building will be 53 per cent more sustainable than the average science building in Canada, housing state of the art lab facilities and lecture halls. Continue reading
Lethbridge council stunned to learn of oil drilling taking place within city limits
By Kyle Benning Videographer
The city planning department received a notification of the company’s plans last October but didn’t pass on the message to council or the city manager. Continue reading
Alberta government announces plan to fund electric vehicle network
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips announced funding for a network of electric vehicle charging stations at Lethbridge College on Monday. Continue reading
Government reschedules public information sessions on Bighorn Country proposal
After calling off in-person information sessions on plans for Bighorn Country due to safety concerns, the province has rescheduled the meetings for Feb. 1-4. Continue reading
Rachel Notley resists calls to fire Alberta environment minister over Bighorn
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is resisting growing opposition demands to fire her environment minister. Continue reading
9 government officials harassed amid Bighorn Country park plans: Alberta environment minister
Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says there have been nine separate incidents of “verbal and other forms of harassment” of government employees surrounding consultation around the proposed Bighorn Country park plan. Continue reading
Alberta government waffles on Bighorn Country public consultations, will reschedule after backlash
Minister Shannon Phillips changed her tune on Tuesday, tweeting that the telephone town halls will go ahead as planned and the public consultations are being reworked. Continue reading
Large rally in Drayton Valley over Alberta’s plans for Bighorn Country
Protesters gathered in Drayton Valley Monday evening to voice their concerns about the proposed plans for Bighorn Country, which stretches between Banff and Jasper National Park. Continue reading
Proposed plans for Bighorn Country prompt rally in Drayton Valley
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A group is organizing a rally in Drayton Valley on Monday for people to express their concerns about the proposed parks. Continue reading