Provincial Politics

Alberta's new curriculum to focus on literacy, numeracy & social studies 'without political bias'

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's new vision for student learning will give them a foundation of literacy and numeracy, and a knowledge of the rich and diverse history of Alberta and ...

Aug 06, 2020

Veer extremely frustrated with plan to consolidate 911 dispatch

Red Deer's mayor is angry and frustrated over plans to consolidate 911 dispatch services in the province.Alberta Health Services (AHS) officials say the goal of the move is to further improve patient ...

Aug 05, 2020

Alberta to share update on return to school plan

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and education minister are set to "provide an update on public health measures being taken for a safe return to school," the province said in a media release ...

Aug 03, 2020

Counties warn of "disastrous consequences" if province approves oil & gas tax breaks

Tax changes being eyed by the provincial government for the oil & gas industry could be the death knell, or close to it, for many of Alberta's rural municipalities.Rural Municipalities of Alberta ...

Jul 31, 2020

Kenney stands by health minister as doctors' group votes non-confidence

EDMONTON - Alberta's premier says an overwhelming vote of non-confidence from members of the Alberta Medical Association won't sway him into turfing his health minister.The group representing doctors ...

Jul 29, 2020

Province announces stimulus program for municipalities

EDMONTON - The provincial government has earmarked more than $1.1 billion for Alberta municipalities to help revitalize their economies and create jobs.Premier Jason Kenney said the money will "build ...

Jul 28, 2020

AUMA takes issue with province’s new local election laws

CALGARY - The head of the provincial body representing Alberta's cities is saying the province didn't listen to concerns of municipalities in drawing up new laws governing local elections.The Alberta ...

Jul 27, 2020

Parents, school districts cautiously optimistic with school re-entry plan, teachers have concerns

Parents and school districts are expressing cautious optimism over the news that students will be back in classrooms under 'near normal' circumstances this fall.The province announced yesterday it is ...

Jul 22, 2020

Closure of dental office at Michener Centre upsets resident families

The guardian of a long-time resident of Red Deer's Michener Centre says the closing of an on-site dental clinic is causing unnecessary hardship for its developmentally disabled adult residents.Lee Kve...

Jul 22, 2020

Drumheller doc pens open letter on racism, discrimination and physician billing

Premier Kenney: I very much enjoyed our recent informal chat about the economy and healthcare in Alberta. I'm writing you today to discuss the merits of Bill 30 as it relates to racism, discrimination...

Jul 21, 2020