Category Archives: Alberta
Former NDP cabinet minister calls Notley stepping down as party leader "the end of an era"
A former NDP MLA and cabinet minister from the Peace says it was not a surprise, but also bittersweet to hear Rachel Notley stepping down as party leader.Marg McCuaig-Boyd was the MLA for what was the...
Jan 17, 2024
Banff to make decision on permanent pedestrian zone in its downtown
BANFF, Alta. - An Alberta town in Canada's busiest national park is expected to make a decision today on whether to continue its popular downtown pedestrian zone every summer and fall. The Town of Ban...
Jan 17, 2024
Record-breaking oil production for Alberta in November
Alberta oil production hit an all-time record in November at 4.2-million barrels per day. And, the Alberta Energy Regulator says the province averaged 3.8-million barrels per day of oil production in ...
Jan 16, 2024
Alberta government looking to mitigate drought risks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has awarded WaterSMART Solutions a contract to improve drought modeling, in order to lessen the risk of severe droughts in 2024.Alberta relies on melting sno...
Jan 16, 2024
Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats
EDMONTON - Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta's NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down. Under Notley, the NDP wiped out rival left-centre parties, including ...
Jan 16, 2024
Minister of Forestry and Parks set to promote Alberta hunting
Alberta will showcase its unique hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities at the Wild Sheep Foundation Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada. From Thursday, January 18, until Sunday, January 21, Minster of F...
Jan 16, 2024
Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits
EDMONTON - One of Rachel Notley's prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over. It's a photo of a newspaper headline taken th...
Jan 16, 2024
A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley
EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced Tuesday she would step down from the role once a replacement is chosen. Here are some highlights of her life and career: Age: 59. Born April 17, 1...
Jan 16, 2024
Modular nuclear reactors being explored in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal to assess the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta.The companies say they will complete the feasi...
Jan 15, 2024
Alberta looking for input on child care through survey
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is looking for input to help shape child care in the province.Starting January 15, 2024, parents are invited to share their thoughts on the services they expec...
Jan 15, 2024