Category Archives: Alberta

Ethics commissioner clears UCP leader Jason Kenney of conflict allegations
EDMONTON – Alberta’s ethics commissioner has cleared United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney of conflict allegations over his trip to India. Ethics Commissioner Marguerite Trussler says Ke...
Oct 24, 2018

Public sector pension changes coming when Alberta Legislature resumes
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the NDP government will introduce new pension legislation soon after the legislature resumes Monday. Speaking to the United Nurses of Alberta, Notle...
Oct 24, 2018

Province updates liquor regulations
MEDICINE HAT — The province updated its liquor regulations earlier this week and it means there are some new options and flavours available. The government has been working closely with AGLC on ...
Oct 24, 2018

IOC firm on financial contribution should Calgary pursue and win 2026 Games
CALGARY - The International Olympic Committee won’t contribute more than the $1.2 billion already committed to Calgary if the city wins the bid for the 2026 Winter Games. Alberta Premier Rachel ...
Oct 24, 2018

Alberta minister Shannon Phillips says bill C-69 inadequate in current form
OTTAWA — Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says a key piece of federal legislation that would overhaul energy projects can’t become law in its current form. Phillips was in Ott...
Oct 24, 2018

Town of Milk River under Boil Water advisory
MILK RIVER — Alberta Health Services (AHS), has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the village of Milk River, as a precautionary measure. AHS does not outline why the meaure is being taken, other ...
Oct 23, 2018

Customers raise concerns over 'excessive' legal cannabis packaging
HALIFAX – Some cannabis buyers are complaining the bulky packaging is environmentally unfriendly, but producers say government guidelines are to blame. Greg MacLean, who picked up some newly leg...
Oct 22, 2018

Despite changes in Manitoba, Alberta not looking at any changes to distracted driving penalties
LETHBRIDGE - Even though a fellow prairie province is introducing some of the toughest distracted driving penalties next month, Alberta has no plans to follow Manitoba’s lead. Starting November ...
Oct 20, 2018

Alberta Justice adds $4.5 million for services, tools and aid victims of crime
CALGARY — The provincial government announced on Friday (Oct 19) that it is adding another $4.5 million to its Victims of Crime Fund. Victim service units work across Alberta supporting victims ...
Oct 19, 2018

Lethbridge residents trek to Medicine Hat on Legalization day
MEDICINE HAT - Medicine Hat residents turned out in droves Wednesday, Oct. 17 to be the first to legally purchase marijuana in the city. Green Exchange was one of the businesses that opened on Wednesd...
Oct 18, 2018