Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Alberta tech industry thriving during the pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government says Alberta's tech sector continues to thrive.Kristina Williams, CEO and President of Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), has revealed their findings from...
Apr 22, 2021
Alberta teachers and education minister swap accusations of politicizing curriculum
EDMONTON - Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the group representing Alberta teachers is playing politics with a proposed new kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum and isn't sincere about real brid...
Apr 22, 2021
Kenney pumps brakes on Ottawa's proposed child-care plan for Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney says he is not sure if the federal government's proposed child-care plan would be the right fit for Alberta.The plan has been widely celebrated by children and family advocates fo...
Apr 21, 2021
Rocky town council wants better coal consultation with province
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. - A town council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's backyard wants broader consultation over the government's plans for open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountai...
Apr 21, 2021
Alberta’s Finance Minister pleased with some aspects of federal budget, but has concerns
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's Minister of Finance has issued a response to the federal budget.On Monday, the Trudeau Liberals announced details of their 2021-2022 budget.Travis Toews, who also serves as Pr...
Apr 20, 2021
Tuition going up at RDC
Student tuition is going up at Red Deer College. Officials say that after considerable consultation with student representatives, RDC has made the "difficult decision to increase tuition and fees to t...
Apr 19, 2021
Bill proposed to “strengthen democracy” in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - The province has introduced legislation aimed at improving democracy in Alberta.Bill 68, the Election Statutes Amendment Act would see some changes to the Referendum Act as well as the ...
Apr 19, 2021
Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...
Apr 16, 2021
Chamber hosting virtual conversation with Rachel Notley
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual event next month with the Leader of Alberta's Official Opposition. Rachel Notley will speak with chamber members and other guests abo...
Apr 16, 2021
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use."The terms of referenc...
Apr 16, 2021