Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta Sets out Details of Modernized Conventional Oil and Gas Royalties
CALGARY: The Alberta government has released details of its new royalty regime, which is says bring clarity and certainty to conventional oil and gas drilling. The province has simplified the system w...
Apr 21, 2016
Alberta to Spend $2.6 Million on ALERT Police Unit to Avoid Layoffs
EDMONTON: The head of Alberta’s police unit that targets organized and serious crimes is praising the government’s decision to increase its budget by $2.6 million. RCMP Superintendent Char...
Apr 21, 2016
Derek Saretzky Charged in Death of Hanna Meketech
COLEMAN – In a shocking statement made by RCMP, double murder suspect Derek Saretzky has been charged with an additional count of first degree murder in the death of Hanna Meketech, 69. Her body...
Apr 20, 2016
Rachel Notley Now the Lone NDP Premier in Canada
WINNIPEG: Tuesday night’s results from the Manitoba election has left Alberta’s Rachel Notley as the last sitting New Democrat premier in Canada. Brian Pallister and his Progressive Conser...
Apr 20, 2016
Heated Exchange in Legislature Results in PC Leader Being Tossed
Apr 19, 2016
Bow Island RCMP Constable Facing Charges After Alleged Sexual Assault
BOW ISLAND – A Bow Island RCMP Constable is facing multiple charges following a public complaint regarding his conduct during a traffic stop. A complaint was received by RCMP on February 16, 201...
Apr 19, 2016
Alberta Finance Minsiter Joe Ceci Doesn't Want to Be First to Introduce Sales Tax
EDMONTON: Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci says he’ll keep his promise not to introduce a sales tax and will find other ways to help deal with a 10.4-billion dollar deficit. Ceci made the comme...
Apr 19, 2016
Study Shows Sex-Abuse Therapy Program At Alberta Ranch is Helping Children
EDMONTON: A new report says a therapy program at an Alberta ranch has helped child sex-abuse survivors suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma symptoms. Therapy sessions delivered in...
Apr 18, 2016
Premier Rachel Notley Defends Carbon Tax
ALBERTA – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s government is defending its new carbon levy. The government says the added cost of the tax to the average Alberta family will be 338 dollars next ...
Apr 18, 2016
Alberta Promises $90M in Tax Aid for Small, Medium-Sized Tech Companies
ALBERTA – Alberta’s economic development minister says a new investor tax credit will provide $90 million to help small- and medium-sized tech companies. Deron Bilous says the program is t...
Apr 18, 2016