Alberta Legislature

• ‘I’m homeless’: Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

  'Why do I have to fight for something that the government of Alberta committed on, and now they're backtracking? Like, I'm homeless. We're all homeless.'

  Fire

  Jan 24
  
• Energy industry on both sides of border pushes back on tariffs: ‘Too many jobs on the line’

  'If we don't take this as a wake up call, Canada is in big trouble. We have basically a single customer for oil and gas — that's the United States.'

  Politics

  Jan 24
  
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• Politics or economics? Revived Canada pipeline talks is ‘wishful thinking’: expert

  To build or not to build: the question facing Canadian politicians, oil and gas experts and industry leaders when it comes to domestic pipelines in light of Trump's tariff threat.

  Economy

  Jan 23
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• Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as party’s candidate for Edmonton-Strathcona

  Nenshi didn't face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding.

  Politics

  Jan 23
• Government cuts $500K in funding to Inclusion Alberta disability organization

  Inclusion Alberta CEO Trish Bowman said she's deeply concerned with what appears to be a trend of government funding cuts to disability organizations.

  Politics

  Jan 22
• Alberta government offers blueprint to help businesses support workers dealing with addiction

  The province and the provincial Crown corporation Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence released a document with ideas to help those struggling in the workplace.

  Health

  Jan 22
• Smith says Alberta taxpayers need to be protected from coal lawsuits as moratorium lifted

  Smith says the potential liability facing Alberta means the government needs to take the lawsuits seriously and taxpayers need to be protected.

  Politics

  Jan 21
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes there’s ‘a deal to be made’ with Trump on tariffs

  Prior to Trump's inauguration, Smith travelled to the president's Florida home to advocate for Alberta's interests in response to the tariff threats.

  Economy

  Jan 21
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• Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics concerned it’s ‘open season’

  In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website, Energy Minister Brian Jean said lifting a 2022 moratorium will "reduce regulatory confusion" around coal mining.

  Politics

  Jan 21
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• Premier Danielle Smith to spend 5 days in Washington, D.C., for Trump inauguration

  Beginning Saturday, the province said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to meet with energy industry leaders and elected officials in an effort to promote 'an era of partnership.'

  Politics

  Jan 17