Category Archives: Alberta
Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike
Alberta teachers are taking Premier Danielle Smith's government to court for passing a law to end their strike and for using the Charter's notwithstanding clause to do it.Jason Schilling, head of the ...
Nov 06, 2025
Alberta Teachers' Association to deliver update on possible legal action
The Alberta Teachers' Association is expected to deliver an update on Thursday afternoon about possible legal action after the Alberta government shut down the educators' provincewide strike last week...
Nov 06, 2025
No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation; Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no plans to change provincial recall legislation, at least for the moment.Her comments come after two petitions were given the green light by Ele...
Nov 05, 2025
Chiefs of Treaties 6, 7 & 8 displeased with federal budget's commitment to clean drinking water
The Chiefs Steering Committee (CSC) on Technical Services, which is a not-for-profit group serving First Nations in Treaty 6, 7, and 8 across the Alberta region, says in a statement Wednesday it is pr...
Nov 05, 2025
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge GM lauded for saving hotel from 2024 wildfire
The man who runs Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is being saluted by peers around the world for his quick thinking to save the iconic Alberta hotel in last year's devastating wildfire.Garrett Turta, the Al...
Nov 05, 2025
Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to back contract demands.The Alberta Union ...
Nov 05, 2025
Alberta government wants more details on federal budget before passing judgment
Alberta's finance minister says Ottawa's budget has some good elements and some bad, but he's hoping to get more clarity on regulatory changes that could affect the energy industry.Prime Minister Mark...
Nov 05, 2025
Anglican Diocese questions Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause on teachers
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.Bishop Stephen London says it is not hi...
Nov 04, 2025
Airdrie resident behind recall campaign says local MLA not representing community
The man who launched a petition drive to oust United Conservative Party legislature member Angela Pitt says she needs to go because she's not getting the job done.Airdrie, Alta., resident Derek Keenan...
Nov 04, 2025
Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in 'Freedom Convoy'
OTTAWA - Tamara Lich is appealing a mischief conviction arising from her role as an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in early 2022. Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barb...
Nov 04, 2025