Category Archives: Alberta
Possible class-action lawsuit filed in Alberta over child special allowance payments
EDMONTON - The Alberta and federal governments are facing a potential class-action lawsuit over how the province handled payments for children in care. A statement of claim filed Friday alleges Albert...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta government issues update on E. coli outbreak review panel
Officials with the Alberta government say work is ongoing by the Food Safety and Licensed Facility-based Child Care Review Panel to assess regulations governing food safety in child-care settings. Ear...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta triggers Sovereignty Act in attempt to fight draft federal clean energy regulations
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government aims to shield its power companies from draft federal plans to mandate a clean electrical grid by invoking the contentious Sovereignty Act for the first time.The ...
Nov 27, 2023
Domestic abuse shelters in Alberta report 10-year high in number of calls for help
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters says domestic violence is on the rise in the province. A report called On the Front Lines compiled data from April 2022 to the end of March 2023 ...
Nov 27, 2023
Over $388K invested through Sustainable CAP for mental health support of farmers and ranchers
The mental health of farm families is being invested in by the provincial and federal governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.The Agricultural Research and Extension Coun...
Nov 27, 2023
Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize
EDMONTON, AB - Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is lobbying for a piece of the tax credit pie when it comes to decarbonization.The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) - which r...
Nov 27, 2023
'Your input is important': Alberta government asking for feedback for 2024 budget
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government wants feedback for its next annual budget.An online survey is running until Jan. 19 and telephone town halls are being held Dec. 11 and 12. Those interested in th...
Nov 27, 2023
Defence begins its case in criminal trial of high-profile 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - Defence lawyers for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich have started laying out their case in an Ottawa courtroom. Eric Granger, a lawyer for Lich, is arguing today that ...
Nov 27, 2023
Smith says she'll reveal details next week on threat to invoke sovereignty act
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will reveal details next week on her threat to invoke her government's sovereignty act over federal clean energy regulations. Smith told her province-wide radio...
Nov 25, 2023
Alberta NDP files formal submission to Alberta Utilities Commission supporting renewable energy
The Alberta NDP says it has formally filed to the Alberta Utilities Commission, opposing the pause on renewable energy and calling for equal treatment across all energy development. The Opposition say...
Nov 25, 2023