Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question
EDMONTON -- A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta separation referendum question.
Jack Farrell
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Group applies to have review of Alberta separation question quashed
EDMONTON -- A court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is underway, with a judge hearing arguments to quash the review.
Hearing begins on Alberta separation referendum question
EDMONTON -- A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is underway in Edmonton.
Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton. Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed question to the court last week, asking a judge to determine whether it violates the Constitution, including treaty rights. The question asks Albertans: "Do you agree that the Province of Alberta shall...
Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
EDMONTON -- A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton.
Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation. On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on gathering signatures "without needless bureaucratic red tape or court applications slowing the...
Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
EDMONTON -- Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation.
Alberta premier, justice minister want separation referendum question approved
EDMONTON -- Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held back by red tape.
Alberta Premier Smith, minister call for separation referendum question be approved
EDMONTON -- Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held back by red tape.
Alberta premier, justice minister want separation referendum question approved
Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held back by red tape. Their call is in response to chief electoral officer Gordon McClure announcing Monday he referred the proposed question to the courts so a judge...
Calgary mayor, Alberta minister to discuss bike lanes as threats of removal loom
EDMONTON -- It was 10 years ago this month that Edmonton city staff returned a national traffic safety award when the councillors of the day voted to rip up a trio of bike lanes that played a small role in winning the prize.
Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval
A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution. The proposed question seeks a yes or no answer to whether people agree with Alberta becoming a sovereign country and ceasing to be a province in Canada.
Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval
EDMONTON -- A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution.
Alberta government slammed for incompetence as pays out $143M in coal policy reversal
EDMONTON -- Alberta is paying out more than $140 million to end one of five lawsuits launched against it over its coal mining policies.
Alberta concerned over Ottawa plan to accept newcomer parents, grandparents this year
EDMONTON -- Alberta's immigration minister says he's concerned about the federal government's plan this year to accept thousands of parents and grandparents of immigrants already in Canada.
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Friday the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze. Smith, speaking at an unrelated press conference in Edmonton, also blamed the federal government for failing in the fire response by not asking sooner for provincial help and for not clearing out dead...
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Friday the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze.
Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire
JASPER -- A report into a wildfire that devastated the Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper says crews did their best but command and control was hampered by the Alberta government.
Alberta failing to ensure daycares use funds to cut fees for parents: auditor general
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the provincial government has not done the work to ensure daycares getting public funds use them to lower fees for parents or top up staff wages.
Alberta not verifying daycare funds used to lower costs for parents: auditor general
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the province isn't verifying that daycares getting public funding are using the money to lower fees for parents or to top up staff wages as required.
'Bratty children': Alberta's Smith faces criticism, anger at Edmonton panel town hall
EDMONTON -- After receiving a warm welcome and widespread support just 24 hours earlier, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced a more vocally critical and frustrated crowd as she and her hand-picked panel members assembled in Edmonton for the second of a series of summer town halls.
Husband of ex-premier questions why Smith's spouse sitting in on government meetings
The husband of a former Alberta premier is questioning why Premier Danielle Smith is inviting her husband to sit in on government meetings. Lou Arab is married to former premier Rachel Notley and has long been a senior leader with the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Husband of ex-premier questions why Smith's spouse sitting in on government meetings
EDMONTON -- The husband of a former Alberta premier is questioning why Premier Danielle Smith is inviting her husband to sit in on government meetings.
Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits
EDMONTON -- Alberta animal farmers are pleased but anxious for updates after the provincial government paused new limits on annual on-farm slaughter sales.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
Edmonton -- The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
EDMONTON -- An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.
Alberta panel members say idea to cut aid to some newcomers comes from government
EDMONTON -- Two members of Alberta's new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren't responsible for the messaging and ideas on the panel's website, including a suggestion to end social supports for some newcomers.
Alberta panel member says ask Premier Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers
EDMONTON -- A key member of Alberta's new panel fighting federal overreach says Canada's immigration system needs fixing, but couldn't comment on the panel considering an idea to cut supports for some newcomers.
Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a "strong and sovereign Alberta within Canada."
Undocumented students push for right to education, but Alberta noncommittal
EDMONTON -- Ariana Zapata's favourite subject in school is social studies.
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government says residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Alberta to explore injecting oilsands tailings underground as one management option
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oilsands.
Alberta to explore injecting oil sands tailings underground as one management option
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oil sands.
Alberta government walks back beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support business
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province's oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes.
Edmonton, Sunrise mayors up the ante in bet over Stanley Cup rematch
EDMONTON -- If history repeats itself, Edmonton's mayor may soon declare an official Florida Panthers Day in Alberta's capital city.
Alberta government extends deadline for judge's investigation into contract scandal
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government says it's extending the deadline for a former judge to investigate allegations of high-level conflict of interest and arm-twisting in health care contracts.
Edmonton school trustees, advocates want province to allow undocumented kids to enrol
EDMONTON -- Edmonton public school trustees have voted to push Alberta's government to make legislative changes to allow undocumented kids to enrol in school and increase education funding accordingly.
Canadian doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law
EDMONTON -- A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation limiting access to medical treatment for transgender youth, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.
Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report
A new report is warning the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to clear the backlog, or keep up with the rate of surrendering.
Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called three byelections to take place on June 23. The three vacant ridings are Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is to run in Edmonton-Strathcona, which became vacant when former premier Rachel Notley resigned her seat late last year.
Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called three byelections to take place on June 23.
Alberta changing rules to ensure only 'age-appropriate' books in schools by fall
EDMONTON -- Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only "age-appropriate" books are available in school libraries.
Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved on Thursday a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional
EDMONTON -- Parts of Alberta's personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional.
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker
EDMONTON -- Calgary legislature member Ric McIver is the new Speaker of the Alberta legislature.
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms
EDMONTON -- Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned from cabinet amid speculation he will run for the vacant position of Speaker of the house.
Alberta government announces indefinite freeze on industrial carbon price
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is freezing its industrial carbon price effective immediately at $95 per tonne of emissions.
Investigation finds Alberta government not complying with freedom of information laws
EDMONTON -- Alberta's access to information watchdog has found the provincial government to be non-compliant with its own freedom of information rules.
Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws
EDMONTON -- Alberta's access to information watch dog has found the provincial government to be non-compliant with its own freedom of information rules.
'Things to get off my chest': Alberta's former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA
EDMONTON -- Alberta's now-former Speaker of the legislature says he's excited to display some partisanship in his last days as an elected official.
Alberta's recently resigned legislature Speaker to vote, heckle in last days as MLA
EDMONTON -- Alberta's now former Speaker of the legislature says he's excited to display some partisanship in his last days as an elected official.
Alberta legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to United States
EDMONTON -- The Speaker of the Alberta legislature is resigning his seat in the assembly to become the province's representative to the United States.
Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government says three children are in intensive care in hospital after contracting measles.
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a positive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The meeting is the first since Carney's Liberals won Monday's election and Smith warned the prime minister of any "hostile acts" his new government might take against her province. Smith says they had a lengthy conversation about policies and legislation that are holding back...
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a positive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
'Stains, rips and tears': Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith's office
Alberta's government is defending a hefty bill to replace the carpet in Premier Danielle Smith's office, after it became a point of attack in question period. The provincial infrastructure ministry said Friday in a statement that the previous carpet in the 6,500-square-foot legislature space was in poor condition, riddled with "stains, rips and tears" and more than 20 years old.
'Stains, rips and tears': Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith's office
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government is defending a hefty bill to replace the carpet in Premier Danielle Smith's office, after it became a point of attack in question period.
Alberta government defends $280K for new rug in premier's office
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government is defending a hefty bill to replace the rug in Premier Danielle Smith's office.
Alberta's Smith says she doesn't see 'an appetite' for provincial pension plan
EDMONTON -- The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't going anywhere -- at least for now.
Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government is seeking a court ruling on the constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity grid regulations.