Provincial Politics

Provincial tensions with federal government easing, Kenney, Moe suggest

WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Saskatchewan's Scott Moe say they see signs that tensions in their relationship with Ottawa are beginning to ease. The two premiers are part of a delegati...

Feb 07, 2020

Red Deer Regional Hospital over capacity again this week

Capacity challenges at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) have led to Over Capacity Protocol (OCP) measures being instated at the facility this week.On Monday, OCP level three measures (OCP 3) ...

Feb 05, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Kenney lauds Trudeau after latest Trans Mountain court ruling

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney applauded a court decision Tuesday clearing another legal hurdle in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project and offered some kind words for the prime mini...

Feb 04, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

New regulations for Alberta farmers and ranchers now in effect

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Farm Freedom and Safety Act (FFSA) is now in effect across Alberta.It was one of the United Conservative Party's big election campaign promises in 2019, as the party looked to ove...

Feb 03, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Mediator called in for stalled contract talks between doctors and Alberta government

The Alberta government and physicians are bringing in a mediator to help break a logjam in talks on a new master agreement.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says while there has been progress, the two sid...

Jan 31, 2020

Province reaching out to “independent clinics” to do more publicly-funded surgeries

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Privately-run healthcare facilities could soon play a greater role in increasing the number of surgeries being done in Alberta.The Government of Alberta has posted an expression of in...

Jan 31, 2020

Local reaction to province's panel report on curriculum review

Education stakeholders are weighing in following this week's release of a new report from the province's curriculum review panel. Released on Wednesday, the report is part of a review ordered by Educa...

Jan 31, 2020

Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands

CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...

Jan 29, 2020

Alberta's climate plan part of cabinet decision on new oilsands mine: Wilkinson

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says cabinet's decision on a massive new oilsands mine in Alberta will take into consideration what the province is doing to help Canada meet...

Jan 28, 2020

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation launches

EDMONTON - A new first-of-its-kind Crown Corporation aims to help Indigenous groups in Alberta become the owners of resource projects.The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) will alloc...

Jan 28, 2020 (Photo: Government of Alberta)