Category Archives: Alberta
Nenshi elected new leader of Alberta NDP in landslide victory
Following an election that began in the spring, Naheed Nenshi was announced Saturday as the new leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP).Nenshi, the former mayor of Calgary, won in a landslide...
Jun 22, 2024
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named new leader of Alberta NDP
Alberta New Democrats have chosen former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi as their new leader.Nenshi secured 86 per cent of ballots, with more than 62,000 of the roughly 85,000 cast.He is now the leader of...
Jun 22, 2024
Provincial government invests in Indigenous access to health care
Working with Indigenous partners, the Government of Alberta is investing in two grants geared towards Indigenous access to health care in an effort to remove barriers faced by First Nations, Mtis and ...
Jun 21, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Minister Wilson
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: "National Indigenous Peoples Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate First Nations, ...
Jun 21, 2024 Indigenous woman wearing a white traditional dress at talent showcase during National Indigenous Peoples Day in Calgary, Alberta, Jun 29, 2023. (Photo 282573093 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta NDP bid farewell to Rachel Notley; Jagmeet Singh to speak at fundraiser
Alberta's New Democratic Party is bidding farewell tonight to outgoing Leader Rachel Notley.Notley is set to give her final speech as leader of the party, after shepherding its growth into the largest...
Jun 21, 2024
Alberta environment minister unworried by movement toward methane tariffs
WASHINGTON - Alberta's environment minister expressed little concern that European countries are taking steps toward tariffs on imported natural gas associated with high methane emissions as she promo...
Jun 20, 2024
Team Canada fights for third consecutive title at 2024 IFAF U20 World Tackle Football Championships
Edmonton will welcome 360 of the world's best junior football players for the 2024 IFAF U20 World Tackle Football Championships June 22-30. Provincial officials say Alberta's long-standing reputation ...
Jun 20, 2024
Murder-conspiracy trial hears of guns found in travel trailer near Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - An RCMP officer has told a murder-conspiracy trial that several weapons were discovered inside a travel trailer parked near the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta. Sgt. Gary MacL...
Jun 20, 2024
Calgary mayor sticks to Stampede opening day for possible main water fix
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor is sticking to opening day of the Stampede as a best-case scenario for the full resumption of water services in the city. But Jyoti Gondek warns that unforeseen problems coul...
Jun 20, 2024
NDP leadership hopeful Naheed Nenshi urges grassroots to engage neighbours
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Naheed Nenshi is urging grassroot supporters to engage with neighbours and friends to build up momentum in their communities ahead of the next provincial election."Rig...
Jun 20, 2024