Category Archives: Alberta
Province tables Sovereignty Act as fall legislature session begins
A much-talked-about piece of legislation has been tabled in Alberta.Premier Danielle Smith said in a news release, "The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act [Sovereignty Act] will be used as...
Nov 29, 2022
Affordability, health care, standing up for Alberta key features of throne speech
The provincial government says Albertans will benefit from their planned efforts to address affordability, increase jobs, strengthen the economy, improve health care and stand up for Alberta's interes...
Nov 29, 2022
Alberta MLA Thomas Dang sentenced for hacking COVID-19 vaccine portal
EDMONTON, AB - An Alberta legislature member who admitted to hacking the province's COVID-19 vaccine records portal has been ordered to pay a $7,200 fine.Judge Michelle Doyle sentenced Thomas Dang in ...
Nov 29, 2022
Nature Conservancy of Canada encouraging help for nature conservation this 10th annual Giving Tuesday
With the UN Summit on Biodiversity (COP15) set to begin next month in Canada, a national land conservation group says we need to act with urgency to conserve nature here at home. To save some of Alber...
Nov 29, 2022
Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...
Nov 29, 2022
Celebrate the season and light-up at the Alberta Legislature
For over 35 years the Legislative Assembly has celebrated the holiday season with Albertans by lighting up the Legislature grounds and featuring festive musical performances in the beautiful Legislatu...
Nov 28, 2022
More details on Alberta's proposed inflation relief measures
The Government of Alberta is expanding on last week's announcement of measures aimed at tackling inflation. Premier Danielle Smith announced the proposed Inflation Relief Act on November 22, 2022. If ...
Nov 28, 2022
Alberta not proceeding with Premier Smith's bill to protect COVID-19 unvaccinated
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rolling back on a promise to introduce legislation this fall that would have outlawed restrictions on people not vaccinated against COVID-19. Governmen...
Nov 28, 2022
UCP and NDP announce priorities heading into new legislative session
The fourth sitting of the 30th Alberta Legislature starts tomorrow, and both the United Conservative and New Democratic's have announced their intentions heading into the Fall Session.UCPUCP House Lea...
Nov 28, 2022
Canada Post recovers more than 500 stolen packages in eastern Alberta
A search warrant has resulted in the discovery of more than 500 postal packages at the residence of a Canada Post employee in Wainwright, Alberta, northeast of Red Deer.On November 23, 2022, a search ...
Nov 28, 2022