Category Archives: Alberta
Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expected next week to finally fulfil a promise Canada made 14 years ago to end federal subsidies that aid in the production of fossil fuels. Environment Minister Ste...
Jul 14, 2023
Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says
VANCOUVER - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province has begun talks with British Columbia on expanding the reach of Canadian natural gas in the global market. Smith says she and B.C. counterp...
Jul 13, 2023
Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells
EDMONTON - Direction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to her new energy minister suggests the United Conservative government hasn't given up on a controversial program that would see taxpayers back...
Jul 13, 2023
Provincial government investing $60 million in emission reduction technology
EDMONTON - The Government of Alberta announced on Wednesday they will be investing more than $60 million into cutting-edge technologies that they claim will reduce emissions and increase economic perf...
Jul 12, 2023
Ottawa announces $76.1 million for solar power in southern Alberta
The Government of Canada looks to bolster solar energy production in Alberta.Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced federal funding for solar power projects in the province, includ...
Jul 12, 2023
Critics say Alberta environment minister’s mandate letter lacks climate specifics
Critics say direction from Alberta's premier to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change.The letter gives Rebecca Schulz 13 priorities, from developing regulations to release oil...
Jul 12, 2023
Premiers will look to collaboration to address health staffing shortage
WINNIPEG - Canada's premiers say they're going to find ways to work together to address health-care problems felt across the country.Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, the chair of the Council of the...
Jul 11, 2023
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors mandate letter
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, calling on him to continue to grow the economy through world-class networks. In...
Jul 11, 2023
Alberta NDP calling on provincial government to help farmers
Alberta's Opposition N-D-P has called for the government to compensate agricultural producers struggling with the fallout from natural disasters.Heather Sweet, who is the critic for agriculture, fores...
Jul 11, 2023
Funding announced to bring high-speed internet to over 10,000 homes in Alberta
VULCAN, AB - The provincial and federal governments have collaborated to bring high-speed internet to many people across Alberta. An investment of over $96 million will help bring services to more tha...
Jul 11, 2023