Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Either you love Canada or you don't: Kenney rebukes separatists
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is delivering a sharp rebuke to would-be Alberta separatists by saying "either you love your country or you don't." Kenney says he understands frustrations&nb...
Jun 19, 2020
Alberta announces funding for municipal infrastructure projects
The provincial government has awarded $200 million in grants to municipalities across the province to upgrade local bridges, roads and community airports and make improvements to water supply and trea...
Jun 19, 2020
Kenney, NDP trade barbs on pitch for Alberta to quit CPP, build own pension plan
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says having the province quit the Canada Pension Plan is a massive money-losing proposition and that Premier Jason Kenney is pursuing it out of spite against his nemesi...
Jun 18, 2020
City taking closer look at Fair Deal Panel report: Veer
Red Deer's mayor says the City has launched a review of the list of 25 recommendations contained in the provincial government's newly released Fair Deal Panel report.Tara Veer says the review of the r...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to extend COVID-related emergency labour, health rules
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced legislation to extend existing emergency health and labour rules tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says as case numbers fluctuate and new re...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta to hire chief firearms officer
The provincial government will be appointing a chief provincial firearms officer in response to the Canadian Firearms Program.Officials say the provincial officer will replace the federally designated...
Jun 18, 2020
Kenney responds to Fair Deal panel, promises referendum on equalization reform
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leavi...
Jun 17, 2020
Alberta's Fair Deal report calls for equalization referendum, provincial police force
The provincial government's long awaited Fair Deal Panel Report includes more than two dozen recommendations marking a shift toward more made-in-Alberta decision making. Among the biggest highlights f...
Jun 17, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to protect business tenants from eviction during COVID
EDMONTON - Alberta has proposed legislation to stop business tenants from being evicted during the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Economic Development Minister Tanya Fir says the bill ...
Jun 16, 2020
More layoffs at Red Deer College
Another 39 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) positions at Red Deer College have been eliminated and reduced in a move the union is calling "devastating to programs and services going forward."...
Jun 15, 2020