Provincial Politics

Kenney slams federal firearms ban

Alberta's premier says the federal government is unfairly targeting law-abiding citizens.On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that, effective immediately, it is no longer legal to buy, s...

May 01, 2020 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer (left) and Premier Jason Kenney (right). (Government of Alberta)

Province's reversal may not be enough to bring Rocky doctors back to hospital

On April 20, physicians at the Rocky Medical Clinic gave a 90 days' notice to Alberta Health Services that they will be resigning their AHS privileges at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre.This wa...

May 01, 2020

City pleased with province's phased relaunch plan

The City of Red Deer says it is closely reviewing the provincial government's plan for relaunching Alberta's economy to determine how it applies to the community and City of Red Deer programs and serv...

Apr 30, 2020

Alberta announces phased economic relaunch strategy

EDMONTON, AB - It should not be much longer before at least some COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.The Government of Alberta announced its "safely staged COVID-19 relaunch" strategy Thursday."I'm confi...

Andrew Snook Apr 30, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney. (Government of Alberta)

WATCH: Premier Kenney announces relaunch strategy for Alberta economy

Premier Jason Kenney will unveil plans for the staged relaunch strategy for Alberta's economy.He'll do so during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. that you can watch here.Kenney has said the p...

Apr 30, 2020

18 rural Alberta doctors say no trust in government, some will end hospital work

EDMONTON - Eighteen rural physicians say they no longer trust the government and some of them will no longer work in hospitals after the COVID-19 pandemic despite recent fee changes.The doctors from W...

Apr 30, 2020

As an example to all, Alberta's politicians must cut their pay

All around the world, political leaders are showing solidarity with their citizens by sharing in the hard times and reducing their own pay. It's time for Alberta's politicians do to the same."We ackno...

Apr 30, 2020

Hundreds protest COVID-19 restrictions at Alberta legislature

Around 200 people attended an "End the Lockdown" protest Wednesday at the Alberta legislature.The crowd called on the province to increase the limit on the number who can gather due to COVID-19 and to...

Apr 30, 2020

Forecasts show Alberta could begin reopening economy in May: Kenney

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is doing better than expected on containing COVID-19 and the plan is to begin relaxing health lockdown rules next month.Kenney said details of Alberta's re...

Apr 29, 2020

RDC's university transition delayed by provincial review

Plans for Red Deer College to become a university are on hold for the time being.It was in March 2018 when the provincial NDP government gave RDC approval to pursue becoming a university and develop f...

Apr 28, 2020 Dr. Peter Nunoda, RDC President (Photo: RDC)