Category Archives: Alberta
Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic
An Alberta judge says a bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith's government is undemocratic.Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby made the comment in a decision issued today in Calga...
Dec 05, 2025
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives
Almost one-quarter of all politicians in the Alberta legislature now face citizen-led petition drives to remove them from office.Alberta's chief electoral officer told a legislature committee today he...
Dec 05, 2025
Province says Indigenous voices to shape recovery-oriented care
The Alberta government has announced a new Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council will provide Indigenous advice, guidance and cultural insight to strengthen recovery-oriented care in the province...
Dec 05, 2025
QuickFacts on the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Seventeen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents. A recall camp...
Dec 05, 2025
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
CALGARY - The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in ille...
Dec 05, 2025
Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would...
Dec 04, 2025
No criminal charges for pilot who flew over no-fly zone during G-7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis
A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G-7 leaders' summit in Alberta won't be facing criminal charges.During the summit in June, no-fly zones ...
Dec 04, 2025
Alberta health authority CEO on leave of absence, interim replacement named
Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.Alberta Health Services says it can't provide details on An...
Dec 04, 2025
RCMP provides tips to avoid mail theft this holiday season
With the holiday season finally here, the Alberta RCMP are providing tips to avoid mail theft.With an influx of deliveries and mail to residents across the province, police report an increase in insta...
Dec 04, 2025
Alberta government allocating $69 million for mental health in the classroom
The provincial government is allocating $69 million to help address issues of mental health in the classroom through the Mental Health and Well-Being Grant.The Alberta government says classrooms acros...
Dec 04, 2025