Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Premier Kenney responds to Kent report on Justice Minister
EDMONTON, AB. -- From the standpoint of Alberta's premier, his decision regarding Justice Minister Kaycee Madu, came down to the optics and overall appearance of the situation. Provincial Justice Mini...
Feb 25, 2022
Investigation into Madu’s call to police over traffic ticket launches
EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced details of an investigation into a phone call Justice Minister Kaycee Madu made to the Edmonton Police Service last year.Retired Court of Queen's Bench of Alb...
Jan 24, 2022
More restrictions, more boosters in provinces today as Omicron threat looms
Canada's battle to contain the Omicron variant continues on multiple fronts today, with three provinces reintroducing public health restrictions and a fourth expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine...
Dec 20, 2021
More restrictions, more boosters in provinces today as Omicron threat looms
Canada's battle to contain the Omicron variant continues on multiple fronts today, with three provinces reintroducing public health restrictions and a fourth expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine...
Dec 20, 2021
NDP finance critic calls province's jump in oil revenue nothing more than "luck"
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- While Alberta's second-quarter fiscal update may look like Christmas has come early for the government, the NDP's finance critic says Alberta families are looking at a more expensiv...
Nov 30, 2021
Premier Kenney dismisses Opposition bid to censure him over handling of COVID-19
EDMONTON, AB. -- Premier Jason Kenney is dismissing an Opposition bid to have him formally censured in the legislature for his handling of COVID-19's fourth wave.Kenney says he is focused on getting A...
Nov 10, 2021
Premier ambivalent as Brian Jean seeks return to provincial politics
EDMONTON, AB. -- Premier Jason Kenney is dismissing a challenge from a vanquished foe.Kenney says fellow United Conservative Party co-founder Brian Jean is trying to settle political scores by announc...
Nov 09, 2021
‘Entertainment districts’ would allow responsible public drinking
EDMONTON, AB. -- Adults could soon be able to responsibly enjoy a beer or a glass of wine in designated public areas in Alberta. The government's fifth Red Tape Reduction Implementation Bill proposes ...
Nov 05, 2021
Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years
EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections.A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albe...
Nov 05, 2021
Former UCP Leadership candidate Brian Jean seeks provincial seat
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A politician some Albertans commented "was the best Premier the province never had," is jumping back into politics.Brian Jean, former Wildrose leader turned UCP leadership candidate...
Nov 04, 2021