Category Archives: Alberta
QuickFacts on the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Seventeen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents. A recall camp...
Dec 05, 2025
Adriana LaGrange, minister of primary and preventative health services, now facing recall petition
A recall petition has been approved against Red Deer-North MLA Adriana LaGrange.LaGrange also currently serves as the minister of primary and preventative health services, and was formerly the ministe...
Dec 05, 2025
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
CALGARY - The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in ille...
Dec 05, 2025
Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would...
Dec 04, 2025
No criminal charges for pilot who flew over no-fly zone during G-7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis
A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G-7 leaders' summit in Alberta won't be facing criminal charges.During the summit in June, no-fly zones ...
Dec 04, 2025
Alberta health authority CEO on leave of absence, interim replacement named
Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.Alberta Health Services says it can't provide details on An...
Dec 04, 2025
Alberta RCMP sharing mail theft prevention tips
As we enter the holiday season, local Mounties say we are seeing an influx of deliveries and mail, as well as a higher chance of mail theft.Alberta RCMP is offering tips to help you avoid mail theft t...
Dec 04, 2025
RCMP provides tips to avoid mail theft this holiday season
With the holiday season finally here, the Alberta RCMP are providing tips to avoid mail theft.With an influx of deliveries and mail to residents across the province, police report an increase in insta...
Dec 04, 2025
Alberta government allocating $69 million for mental health in the classroom
The provincial government is allocating $69 million to help address issues of mental health in the classroom through the Mental Health and Well-Being Grant.The Alberta government says classrooms acros...
Dec 04, 2025
Two cabinet ministers say money a key factor in using Charter override on teachers
Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government's decision to use the Charter's notwithstanding clause to override teachers' rights and shut down a provi...
Dec 03, 2025