Provincial Politics

Conservation specialist says closing provincial parks won’t save money, benefit Albertans, or improve tourism

The Provincial Government has announced that it will be fully or partially closing 20 provincial parks and recreational areas, while removing 164 parks, recreation areas, and natural areas from the pa...

Mar 05, 2020

Surgeon says province's plan does little to reduce surgical wait times in Red Deer

A local surgeon says a plan announced Wednesday by the provincial government aimed at reducing surgical wait times in Alberta will have little impact in Red Deer. Alberta is spending $100 million to u...

Mar 04, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

School divisions say Bill 5 puts their local autonomy at risk

Local school district officials are weighing in on the province's plan to have districts get ministerial approval before spending reserve funds. The idea is part of Bill 5, the Fiscal Measures and Tax...

Mar 04, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Students’ Association working with RDC to make tuition increase “affordable”

The Students' Association of Red Deer College (SARDC) says it recognizes that the college is in a tough spot following more provincial funding cuts, and that tuition increases are on the way. What the...

Mar 04, 2020 Brittany Lausen, SARDC President (rdnewsNOW file photo)

WATCH: Province announces plan to reduce surgical wait times

The provincial government has announced $100 million in capital funding aimed at reducing surgical wait times in Alberta.The province says the investment will help hospitals across the province upgrad...

Mar 04, 2020

Dreeshen says budget lays out growth strategy for agriculture and forestry

Alberta's minister in charge of agriculture is confident Budget 2020 sets up his industry in a good way moving forward."We have a very ambitious, value added growth strategy," says Devin Dreeshen, Min...

Mar 03, 2020 Devin Dreeshen (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Province to extend load to Orphan Well Association

EDMONTON, AB - The province has revealed the first step of its plan to help get Albertans working.Premier Jason Kenney announced Monday morning that the United Conservative Party will be extending its...

Mar 03, 2020 An orphan well is pictured in this undated file photo

School districts would need approval to use reserves under new provincial bill

EDMONTON, AB - Changes to how school boards spend and access reserve funding could come into effect later this year if a new bill passes.Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled Bill 5, the Fiscal Measure...

Mar 03, 2020

Province cuts firefighter training grant

Municipalities throughout the province may face some troubles funding firefighter training, now that the Alberta Government has cut a grant designed to support external training programs.The $500,000 ...

Mar 03, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta releases list of parks slated for full or partial closures

Alberta has released a list of cuts it is making to the parks system, including 20 full or partial closures.The public will be barred from 11 of those parks, while nine will be accessible but without ...

Mar 03, 2020 (Photo: Government of Alberta)