Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Alberta announces plan for supporting small business during relaunch
The Alberta government is lending a hand to small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat or reopen.Premier Jason Kenney announced the province will offer one-time relaunch payments of u...
Jun 05, 2020
Phase two of Alberta’s relaunch from COVID-19 could come sooner than later
EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could happen ahead of schedule.Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new cases o...
Jun 03, 2020
Alberta NDP calls on United Conservative government to consult on provincial parks
EDMONTON - The Alberta Opposition is calling on the government to hold virtual public hearings on a plan to remove dozens of parks and recreation sites from the provincial system.NDP environment criti...
Jun 03, 2020
Province announces plan for 'standing up for law-abiding gun owners'
Premier Jason Kenney took straight aim at the federal government while announcing new provincial measures intended to support law-abiding Alberta gun owners. "While some people in faraway places like ...
Jun 03, 2020
Concerned parent takes to sidewalk to get her message through to MLA
The words she wrote were washed away, but the concerns Kellie Verburg has over the status of education and healthcare funding in Alberta remain.The teacher and Lacombe resident used sidewalk chalk to ...
Jun 03, 2020
Reaction positive to government's proposed Alberta Parole Board
The provincial government's plan to establish the Alberta Parole Board in hopes of ending a widely viewed 'catch and release' or 'revolving door' justice system is being welcomed by both urban and rur...
Jun 02, 2020
Concerns raised over provincial government plans for victims of crime fund
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Police Based Victim Service Association (APBVSA) is raising some issues on changes being proposed by the provincial government.President Alf Rudd says Bill 16 - Victims of...
Jun 02, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to create own parole board
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a bill to create its own parole board.Premier Jason Kenney says it's time Alberta took more control over the process, and says the goal will be to staff the board wit...
Jun 01, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 29
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
May 29, 2020
NDP warn of financial woes for Alberta's post-secondary institutions
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial opposition's advanced education critic is warning of dire circumstances ahead for Alberta's post-secondary institutions dealing with multiple financial challenges.The NDP...
May 28, 2020