Alberta

Danielle Smith sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier

By: The Canadian Press Danielle Smith has become Alberta's new premier. Smith was sworn into office by Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani in a ceremony at Government House in Edmonton. Smith will also serve as in...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 11, 2022 Danielle Smith was sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier on Oct. 11, 2022. (Government of Alberta - YouTube)

Danielle Smith to be sworn in as Alberta's 19th premier

EDMONTON, AB - The new leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party is to be sworn in as the province's 19th premier on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.Danielle Smith won the leadership race to replace Pre...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 11, 2022

WATCH: Premier-designate Danielle Smith to run in Brooks-Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Premier-designate and UCP Leader Danielle Smith held a media conference at Jeffries park overlooking the city to announce her intent to run in a by-election in Brooks-Medicine Hat. ...

Josh Hall Oct 08, 2022 Former MLA Michaela Frey (Left) hugs Premier Elect Danielle Smith (Right) prior to the announcement

Hockey Alberta not withholding funds from national body

Hockey Alberta is stopping short of withholding funds from Hockey Canada amid growing criticism of its handling of sexual assault allegations.It says it has requested that the national body take certa...

Oct 07, 2022

Alberta government expanding investment to create learning opportunities on the job

The Government of Alberta is expanding on-the-job learning opportunities for post-secondary students.The provincial government is investing $6 million over the next three years in order to support an ...

Oct 07, 2022

"Chaos costs, conflict": Notley says UCP leader out of touch with Alberta concerns

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition leader says the province is due for more chaos, costs and conflict after Danielle Smith's victory last night in the United Conservative Party leadership race. After Smi...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 07, 2022

Regulator will not review decision on Pigeon Lake feedlot proposal

An Alberta regulator says it won't review its decision to reject a proposed cattle feedlot near a popular recreational lake.The Natural Resources Conservation Board says all issues surrounding the pro...

Oct 07, 2022

Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

CALGARY - The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption. Smith, a 51-year-old Alberta-born journalist and restaurant owner ...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 06, 2022

UCP leadership vote results delayed

The province will soon know who United Conservative Party members have chosen to be the next leader and premier of Alberta.Watch a livestream of the announcement hereMail-in and in-person ballots are ...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 06, 2022

New proposed arrangements with Alberta’s prosecutors and legal aid lawyers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two groups of lawyers working in Alberta's criminal justice system are set to vote on potential new changes.The Government of Alberta has reached a tentative agreement with the Albert...

Oct 06, 2022