Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta Grains seeking board of director nominations
Alberta Grains is seeking nominations for its inaugural board of directors.This after the amalgamation of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions.The organization is inviting farmers from all six gro...
Oct 27, 2023
Premier Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at a climate conference in Calgary on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that achieving an electricity grid that depends on renewable power by 2035...
Oct 27, 2023
Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It could be a long, lean winter in cattle country as drought-ravaged western Canadian ranchers struggle to secure feed to get their livestock through the cold months.Near the town of ...
Oct 27, 2023
Defence's fight for internal police documents continues in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their legal fight for access to internal Ottawa Police Service documents today. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on tr...
Oct 27, 2023
Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will continue its $7.5-million pension-exit advertising and survey campaign, despite acknowledging the key dollar figure is disputed and likely headed to...
Oct 26, 2023
Alberta Premier Smith says International Energy Agency 'no longer credible'
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling one of the world's premier energy research institutions "no longer credible" after it released a report saying fossil fuel demand is likely to peak ...
Oct 26, 2023
Alberta premier says no referendum on CPP without firm exit number
EDMONTON, AB - Premier Danielle Smith says she would not call a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan until there is a firm, finalized number on how much the province would...
Oct 26, 2023
Trudeau to nominate Alberta judge Mary Moreau to Supreme Court: CP source
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce the nomination of Mary Moreau, chief justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, to the Supreme Court of Canada. A senior government sour...
Oct 26, 2023
Defence to argue for more information in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers is expected to resume with legal sparring between the defence and Ottawa police in an attempt to gain access to internal police communica...
Oct 26, 2023
Canadian Finals Rodeo saying goodbye to Red Deer after Westerner Park opts not to renew
In a sudden turn of events, and just a week ahead of its 49th edition, organizers have announced the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) will be leaving Red Deer after one last hurrah, Nov. 1-5 at Westerner P...
Oct 25, 2023