Heckling accusations dismissed in Alberta legislature
By John Himpe Reporter
Claims of distasteful heckling are dismissed by the speaker of the Alberta legislature as the first week of the spring session comes to a close. Continue reading
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Notley and Kenney exchange smiles at Alberta legislature but accusations fly
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Opposition Leader Jason Kenney exchanged smiles and brief waves in the Alberta legislature Monday before letting the accusations fly in their first question period together. Continue reading
Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley face balancing act as they get set to spar in legislative session
By John Himpe Reporter
Fiery and experienced debaters, the leaders of Alberta’s NDP and UCP have a delicate balancing act ahead of them as they go toe to toe for the spring sitting of the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
‘I’m not saying I’m opposed’: Kenney walks back tough talk on supervised consumption sites
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“I’m not saying I’m opposed to reasonable harm reduction efforts, but I am saying that we need to be realistic about this,” Kenney said. Continue reading
Fort McMurray MLA Brian Jean leaving politics
Brian Jean, the United Conservative MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin and former Wildrose Party leader, is resigning from his seat in the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
Jason Kenney’s UCP leadership campaign drew a staggering $667K in donations: documents
Four months after Jason Kenney emerged victorious in the United Conservative Party’s leadership race, newly released figures continue to indicate his impressive capacity for bringing in campaign donations. Continue reading
Alberta government, Opposition clash on ethics of safe drug consumption sites
Alberta’s NDP government and the official Opposition are clashing over supervised drug consumption sites set up to help fight the growing number of deaths from opioids such as fentanyl. Continue reading
Son of Alberta MP to seek UCP nomination in Innisfail-Sylvan Lake
The son of a central Alberta MP is entering the race for the United Conservative Party nomination in the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake constituency, hoping to replace Don MacIntyre. Continue reading
Bob Layton Editorial: Tax time
Adding up your charitable donations at tax time. Continue reading
Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA resigns from United Conservative Party caucus
Don MacIntyre, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, resigned from the United Conservative Party Caucus on Friday citing family reasons. Continue reading
