Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta continues reducing red tape
The Government of Alberta has tabled its ninth red tape reduction bill in an effort to continue reducing regulatory burdens for Albertans and businesses. The province says that since 2019, it's elimin...
Feb 27, 2025
U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget
The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.Finance Minister Nate Horner says addressing affordability is a prime concern, but the...
Feb 27, 2025
Alberta to have peace officers tag team with police on fentanyl crackdown
The Alberta government says roughly 800 peace officers will team up with 34 police forces across the province to crack down on fentanyl.It comes following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who...
Feb 26, 2025
Justice minister orders new trial for Alberta man convicted of murder in 1991
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder in Alberta more than three decades ago. Roy Allan Sobotiak was sentenced to life imprisonment ...
Feb 26, 2025
Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada
OTTAWA - More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty. Alberta resid...
Feb 26, 2025
Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers
Alberta's government plans to change and refine provincial licensing requirements for addictions services and treatment.Newly tabled legislation will define three types of bed-based addiction treatmen...
Feb 25, 2025
Premier Smith issues statement following infrastructure minister's resignation
Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement Tuesday following the resignation of Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie:"I have accepted the resignation of MLA Pete Guthrie from his position of Ministe...
Feb 25, 2025
Alberta cabinet minister Peter Guthrie quits post, citing concerns over procurement
Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government.He says as a backbencher, he'll be able to better serve hi...
Feb 25, 2025
Alberta's Legislative Assembly to reconvene on Tuesday
The Alberta Legislative Assembly will reconvene Tuesday, with all eyes set on this Thursday's provincial budget. The UCP say the legislation they intend to propose will increase clarity, efficiency an...
Feb 24, 2025
Alberta announces $180 million for new addiction treatment centres
The Government of Alberta is looking at a major investment into addiction support services.Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that, as part of Budget 2025, the province would look to spend $180 millio...
Feb 24, 2025