Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern...
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Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada's chief actuary on its bid to...
Alberta says chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of its share
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada's chief actuary on its bid to leave the...
Voters head to polls to fill vacancy in byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.
EDMONTON -- Voters head to the polls today to pick a new legislature representative in Lethbridge-West.
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender health restrictions is on...
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee hired as Alberta premier's top bureaucrat
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hired Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee to be her new top bureaucrat.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30
EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier and NDP Leader Rachel Notley is leaving the legislature.
Alberta UCP backbenchers support loosening ethics rules
EDMONTON -- Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential...
LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON -- LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they're working as quickly as possible to ask a court to stop the Alberta...
Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects
The Alberta government has confirmed new rules for wind and solar energy projects it says are needed to protect the...
Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after two years
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid...
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't believe she'll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield...
Alberta transportation minister, in barbecue apron, announces reduced photo radar
EDMONTON -- Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, dressed in a "Cash Cow" barbecue apron, announced more changes Monday to further...
Alberta to end use of photo radar on provincial highways as of April 1
EDMONTON -- Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says as of April 1 the province is ending photo radar ticketing on...
Premier Smith says Alberta is still formulating border plan to meet U.S. demands
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border with Montana...
Premier Smith says Alberta is still formulating border plan to meet U.S. demands
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border...
Elections Alberta is prepping for byelection already affected by postal strike
EDMONTON -- Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada...
Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON -- Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs...
Prairie premiers urge action on security amid Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON -- Leaders of the Prairie provinces are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of...
Prairie premiers urge action on security amid Trump's tariff threats
Leaders of the Prairie provinces are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and...
Prairie premiers urge action on security amid Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON -- Leaders of the Prairie provinces are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of...
Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government is making changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault...
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager
EDMONTON -- Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, which oversees more...
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund
EDMONTON -- Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, or AIMCo, which...
Alberta auditor general flags lack of information on affordable housing
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the province isn't demonstrating how it's ensuring its affordable housing is safe.
Alberta auditor general flags lack of information on province's affordable housing
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the province isn't demonstrating how it's ensuring its affordable housing is safe.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy's inauguration party in Washington, D.C., where she is...
'Wasn't as clear as I could have been': Boissonnault sorry for Indigenous claims
EDMONTON -- Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims about his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.
Cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault apologizes over Indigenous identity claims
Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims of his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny. The Edmonton Liberal...
Cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault apologizes over Indigenous identity claims
EDMONTON -- Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims of his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.
Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school
EDMONTON -- Alberta has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people and students using preferred pronouns.
Ottawa fires back at Alberta's application for judicial review of carbon price
EDMONTON -- The federal government says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's application for a judicial review of Ottawa's carbon levy is...
Alberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment -- with exemptions
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government proposed legislative changes Monday to the provincial Bill of Rights aimed at giving residents the right...
Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that...
Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days
EDMONTON -- The federal housing minister and the Alberta minister in charge of the file have spoken about funding to...
Alberta, Ontario taken aback by federal housing minister on funding for homelessness
EDMONTON -- The federal government says Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan haven't formally responded to an offer of funding to tackle...
Alberta premier promises to review professional regulators, legislate limits
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will review professional regulatory bodies and introduce legislation next year to...
Smith says she's waiting on Nenshi to declare his intent before calling byelection
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's waiting for NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to declare where he intends to...
Alberta Premier Smith pressuring Nenshi to declare seat run as NDP demand byelection
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, facing demands from Opposition New Democrats to call a byelection in Lethbridge, is in...
Alberta government announces new rules for municipal political parties, donations
EDMONTON -- Alberta has announced new regulations that will once again allow corporate and union donations in local elections.
Alberta government unveils new rules for municipal political parties, donations
EDMONTON -- Alberta is unveiling new regulations that will once again allow corporate and union donations in local elections.
Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is...
Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government has launched a national ad campaign targeting the federal government's incoming emissions cap for the oil...
Alberta United Conservative Party members set to debate more transgender policies
EDMONTON -- Alberta's United Conservative Party members will soon debate 35 policy resolutions that include banning transgender people from women's...
Alberta recommits $1.53B to Calgary Green Line LRT construction
EDMONTON -- A month after announcing its money would be off the table, the Alberta government says it's recommitting its...
Alberta health minister announces resident physician pay deal as family doctors wait
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government has reached a new tentative four-year pay deal with resident physicians as the province grapples with...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's key strategist on addiction recovery to exit role
EDMONTON -- One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's key advisers and the driving force behind the province's recovery-focused addiction treatment...
Alberta threatens new legal action over Ottawa's revised environmental assessment act
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening another legal challenge against Ottawa's environmental assessment law, a move federal Environment Minister Steven...
Alberta threatens new legal action over Ottawa's revised environmental assessment act
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening another legal challenge against Ottawa's environmental assessment law, a move federal Environment...
Alberta doctors association says delayed pay deal will hurt health-care system
EDMONTON -- An Alberta doctors' group says even though a new pay deal with the province is ready to be...
Calgary's mayor asks province to salvage parts of halted Green Line transit project
EDMONTON -- Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is urging the Alberta government to salvage pieces of the massive discontinued Green Line...
Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government's $8.6-billion plan to fast-track building new schools will include a pilot...
Alberta premier announces boost to school building budget amid population growth
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as classrooms get overwhelmed with new grade school students, her government will fast-track...
Facing loss of Alberta funding, halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B
EDMONTON -- It could cost at least $2.1 billion to end work on Calgary's first phase of its long-sought $6.2-billion...
Calgary city council set to face fallout of losing provincial funding for Green Line
EDMONTON -- Calgary city council is set to face the fallout Tuesday of losing Alberta government funding for its Green...
Smith says an Alberta pension plan estimate from the feds will spur hard questions
EDMONTON -- Premier Danielle Smith says if Ottawa comes back this fall with a lowball estimate on Alberta's share of...
Alberta Premier Smith says she wants Calgary Green Line to proceed as first pitched
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's committed to Calgary's multibillion-dollar Green Line light-rail transit project, but as it...
Alberta Health Minister LaGrange says hospital transfer plan isn't 'hard and fast'
EDMONTON -- Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says a plan to offload underperforming hospitals from Alberta Health Services to third-party...
Doctors, nurses say Alberta plan to transfer hospitals alarming and concerning
EDMONTON -- Alberta's doctors and nurses say they have questions and concerns about the government's plan to off-load underperforming hospitals...
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals
Alberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to...