Category Archives: Alberta
Danielle Smith says she will run for UCP leadership
Danielle Smith wants to lead the United Conservative Party into the next election.One day after Jason Kenney announced he will be stepping down as leader of the UCP and premier, Smith says she will ru...
May 19, 2022
AHS photojournalist publishes book capturing adaptive, celebratory sides of COVID-19 pandemic
A photojournalist working for Alberta Health Services has published a new book full of pictures documenting the COVID-19 pandemic.The 240-page book entitled Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay docu...
May 19, 2022
UCP leadership race gears up after Premier Kenney announces resignation
The race for a new United Conservative Party leader is gearing up after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced he's stepping down.Kenney garnered 51.4 per cent support in a review of his leadership, w...
May 19, 2022
'A fine leader': Reaction to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney resigning after UCP review
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday he is stepping down as leader of the United Conservative Party after the party announced he had won a leadership review with just 51.4 per cent of votes. He...
May 19, 2022
Kenney steps down as UCP leader with 51.4 per cent support
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced he is stepping down as UCP leader.The announcement was made Wednesday evening following the results of a party leadership review released in Calgary on May 1...
May 18, 2022
Search committee recommends Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner
Officials with the Alberta government say the Select Special Information and Privacy Commissioner Search Committee is recommending the appointment of Diane McLeod as Alberta's Information and Privacy ...
May 18, 2022
Albertans encouraged to explore province's history this summer
Alberta's provincial historic sites, museums and archives are kicking off their summer season with special programming, events and activities.For the first time since 2019, government officials say al...
May 18, 2022
Roadcheck campaign focuses on public safety
Officials with the Alberta government say the Sheriff Highway Patrol is increasing commercial vehicle inspections during Roadcheck, a three-day safety campaign being held across North America.From May...
May 17, 2022
UCP leadership review results to be announced Wednesday
Officials say the United Conservative Party has completed the verification stage of its leadership review process and will begin counting ballots on Wednesday. "Hundreds of Party volunteers on all sid...
May 17, 2022
Interim report aimed at addressing pressure on EMS expected by end of May
Health Minister Jason Copping says an interim report on how to address growing demand on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Alberta is expected by the end of the month.The Alberta EMS Provincial Advi...
May 17, 2022